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The $5 note - A design by AML which includes the King

A Petition to include the monarch's image on a newly designed $5 note depicting Indigenous artwork.

Since 1913, the monarch’s image has appeared on Australian banknotes. However, on the 2nd of February 2023, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced that, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the image of King Charles III will not appear on the new five-dollar banknote but instead there would be a design totally celebrating First Nations peoples.

According to the Australian Monarchist League "why remove one to have the other? We have done our own design which clearly shows that we can have both."

AML Spokesperson and Australian of Indigenous heritage, Jack Barton, has said, "I believe all Australians would be proud of AML’s design. Unlike the Labor Government's divisive decision to remove the portrait of the sovereign from the $5 note, this design is a testament to the shared journey between Indigenous Australia and the Westminster Parliamentary system underpinned by our constitutional monarchy."

Here we see AML named ‘Unsung Royal Hero of the Week’ by the Daily Mail UK Royal Confidential programme for our five dollar note campaign.

Join the trend of support and sign our letter to the Reserve Bank of Australia requesting that they put the monarch's image back on our $5 note.

Thank you.

Designed by © Australian Monarchist League Inc.

TO:

Ms Michele Bullock, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
The Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia
The Hon. Peter Dutton MP, Leader of His Majesty's Loyal Opposition

We, the undersigned strongly urge that the Australian government and the Reserve Bank of Australia adopt the new $5 banknote design commissioned by the Australian Monarchist League as it accurately reflects the full history and identity of our nation and not just one part that may suit the government of the day.  We believe that the subject design is an example that both recognises the significance of Indigenous heritage while also honouring the role of Australia’s Constitutional Monarchy that has played a pivotal role in our nation’s history.

The Australian Monarchist League stand for a united and inclusive Australia, not the divided one that the Albanese government and the Reserve Bank of Australia appears to be intent on foisting upon us.

The Undermining of the Crown

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Here are just some of the things Albanese has done during his three years in office:

ALBANESE & REPUBLICANISM BY STEALTH

	MAY 2022 - Albanese appoints first-ever Minister for Republic. Anthony Albanese became prime minister on 23 May 2022. Just a week later, on 31 May 2022, he declared that The Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP would serve as his Assistant Minister for the Republic, marking the first time in Australian history that such a position was established. Essentially, this meant that a member of the Crown had been designated to facilitate the removal of the Crown.
	JUNE 2022 - Albanese cancels Coalition plans for celebrating Queen’s 70 years on the Throne. Before the May elections, the Coalition government had arranged various festivities, including renaming Aspen Island to Queen Elizabeth II Island and creating water gardens as a tribute to Her Majesty. However, following the change in government before the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 4 June 2022, most of these plans were either scrapped or significantly downplayed. The public was barred from attending the formal inauguration of Queen Elizabeth II Island, and the proposal for the water gardens was cancelled.
	SEPTEMBER 2022 - Government met to plan republic whilst Queen Elizabeth was lying in State prior to her funeral. In September 2022, whilst the late Queen’s funeral was proceeding in the United Kingdom, Matt Thistlethwaite, Assistant Minister for The Republic, and other ministers were meeting in Sydney to strategize governmental moves towards establishing a republic.
	NOVEMBER 2022 - Albanese removes Royal Insignia from Sydney official residence. By November 2022, the Royal Crest above the gates of Kirribilli House, the taxpayer funded prime ministerial Sydney residence, had been removed.
	FEBRUARY 2023 - Albanese cancels plans for the King’s image on Australian banknotes. By February 2023, the Albanese administration confirmed that the King's likeness would not appear on Australian currency. While the government initially attributed this decision to the Reserve Bank, it was later disclosed that it was a governmental choice linked to their republican agenda.
	MAY 2023 - Albanese ensures no celebrations for King’s Coronation On 6 May 2023, King Charles was crowned at Westminster Abbey. There were no celebrations organised by the Australian government in Australia and very few buildings were illuminated in Sydney or elsewhere. No prints of the King were made available from Government offices as has been the tradition for decades until just prior to the King’s visit in October 2024.
	OCTOBER 2023 - Albanese says “No Republic Referendum” – for now. On 14 October 2023, the Australian electorate overwhelmingly rejected the government’s proposal to create an indigenous voice to the parliament. This prompted Albanese to announce that a republic referendum would not take place for the time being, although he has consistently indicated that he intends to hold one during his second term. However, uncertainty remains about whether he will follow through or even secure another term, but it is essential for the Australian Monarchist League (AML) to remain vigilant.
	DECEMBER 2023 - Albanese ignores AML call for Republic ministry to be abolished Following Mr Albanese's declaration that a republic referendum would not occur, the Australian Monarchist League, supported by over 13,000 signatures, reached out to him urging the dissolution of the republic ministership, arguing that if his statements were credible, the role was unnecessary. Our correspondence, along with the signatures, went unanswered.
	APRIL 2024 - Albanese arranges for republican & anti Australia Day mate to be Governor-General On 3 April 2024, the prime minister announced that his friend, Ms Sam Mostyn would be the next Governor General of Australia. A few months before this, in January 2024, Mr Albanese had sat by whilst there were widespread calls by activists for Australia Day to be renamed Invasion Day. His nominee for Governor General, Ms Samantha Mostyn, had earlier tweeted that Australia Day was "Invasion Day" adding “it was a bloody invasion.”  Another whitewashed tweet had been unearthed in which Ms Mostyn had congratulated Peter Fitzsimons (then head of the Australian Republican Movement) on his efforts to remove the Crown which makes it obvious that she supports a republic.
	August 2024 - Albanese arranges for new Royal Standard but without any indication that it is the King’s Australian Standard.
	October 2024 - Albanese arranges for a new Great Seal of Australia but without the King’s name.
	November 2024 - Albanese government passes legislation replacing mention of Elizabeth II not with Charles III but simply as ‘Sovereign’.

All these moves are intended to remove the Crown and install a republic.
Help us to stop him from getting a second term.

This is an example of why we need monarchist politicians in the parliament. Here we see Senator James Patterson, a supporter of AML questioning the secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs on wny they removed portraits of the monarch to which she responded that they were replaced by pictures of the ministers.

This video shows some aspects of the monarchy few people nowadays know about.

The 2025 Federal Election

The General Election  May 3rd 2025

This is an example of why we need monarchist politicians in the parliament. Here we see Senator James Patterson, a supporter of AML questioning the secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs on why they removed portraits of the monarch to which she responded that they were replaced by pictures of the ministers.

Candidates who support Australia's system of Constitutional Monarchy
House of Representatives

IN ORDER OF ELECTORATE NAME

NEW SOUTH WALES

	Julian Leeser MP FOR BEROWRA (NSW) Shadow Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs
	Courtney Nguyen  CANDIDATE FOR BLAXLAND (NSW)
	David Smallbone CANDIDATE FOR GRAYNDLER (NSW) E: [email protected] I am a lifelong constitutional monarchist.  The Crown stands above politics.  It keeps politics within the rules.  God save the King!
	Rattan Virk  CANDIDATE FOR GREENWAY(NSW) E [email protected]  P 0494 345 036 M PO Box 413, Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768  (Dr. Virk and her husband are supporters of AML.)
	Melissa McIntosh MP MP FOR LINDSAY (NSW) Shadow Minister for Communications, Shadow Minister for Western Sydney, Member for Lindsay. Office number: 4722-0600 Email: [email protected] Melissa is a strong supporter of The Australian Monarchist League & will fight for us in the new parliament.
	Mike Creed CANDIDATE FOR MACQUARIE (NSW) [email protected]
	Hon. Alex Hawke  MP FOR MITCHELL (NSW)
	Hon. Barnaby Joyce MP FOR NEW ENGLAND (NSW) Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
	Laurence Antcliff CANDIDATE FOR PATERSON (NSW) [email protected]
	Grange Chung CANDIDATE FOR REID (NSW) Phone Mira: 0414 262 019 As a former Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, my loyalty to the Sovereign and to Australia is unquestionable.
	Hon. Michael McCormack MP MEMBER FOR RIVERINA Member for Riverina Shadow Minister for International Development and the Pacific www.michaelmccormack.com.au
	Jaimee Rogers CANDIDATE FOR WARRINGAH (NSW) [email protected]

QUEENSLAND 

	Henry Pike MP FOR BOWMAN (QLD)
	Michelle Landry MP FOR CAPRICORNA (QLD) Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing
	Andrew Willcox MP MP FOR DAWSON [email protected] 07 4944 0662.
	Garth Hamilton MP MP FOR GROOM
	Terry Young MP MP FOR LONGMAN [email protected] www.terryyoung.com.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

James Stevens MP FOR STURT (SA) Shadow Assistant Minister for Government Waste Reduction,

TASMANIA

Brendan Blomeley CANDIDATE FOR FRANKLIN (Tas) E: [email protected] W: brendanblomeley.com

 

VICTORIA

Chris Parr CANDIDATE FOR JAGAJAGA (Vic) E: [email protected] W: https://www.chrisparr.com.au F:  @ChrisParrJagajaga

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

 

	Claire Moody CANDIDATE FOR BRAND (WA) Clairemoody.com.au [email protected]
	Hon. Andrew Hastie MP FOR CANNING (WA) Shadow Minister for Defence.

USA joining the Commonwealth. What do you think?

There are reports in the international media that plans are 'being discussed at the highest levels' of British government that the United States become an 'associate member' of the Commonwealth of Nations, earlier known as the British Commonwealth.  It is expected that this will be a major topic of discussion during President Trump's upcoming state visit to the United Kingdom.

For the USA to join the Commonwealth is a huge step and could lead to the creation of a new economic force against the expansionist plans of Russia and China, something that has never before been envisaged as a role of the Commonwealth which, unlike the United Nations, does not have a military wing.

Whilst, at this stage, the matter does not directly affect the Australian Constitution, it could well have an impact in the future.

It would therefore be appreciated if you could indicate whether or not you agree.

Thank you

Social Media Advisory Team

We are putting together a team of volunteers who will work individually and/or together to recommend posts to our team that are relevant and thought-provoking aiming to spark interest and support.

We're active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

We need help from monarchists who know their way around social media and would appreciate your answering the following simple questions to give us some idea and we will then be back in touch with you.

Thank you.

The King Charles & Queen Camilla West Gate Tunnel Project

Modern government guidelines routinely require that the naming of places after people be restricted to people who are no longer alive. This is in most cases a sensible general rule to follow, as it avoids perceptions of inappropriate patronage, as well as avoiding causing offence to rivals of the nominee in the nominee’s field. 

The general rule, however, should not be applied so inflexibly as to overrule the time-honoured tradition of naming appropriate buildings and other features after members of our Royal Family. 

The list of examples is long, from the beginning of Australia’s history under the Crown (with the suburb of Williamstown, named after the then King William IV) right to the present day, with the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts in Brisbane (opened in 2012 when Queen Elizabeth was still alive). The names to be bestowed upon several features of Victoria’s Big Build are and have been subject to public consultation. This has included the stations of the Melbourne Metro Project, and a public consultation is now being run as to the two tunnels which are part of the West Gate Tunnel project 

The names to be submitted must, as is usual, comply with the Geographic Names Victoria guidelines, which exclude living people.  

The Australian Monarchist League says an exception must be made to permit the continuing tradition of royal placenames, regardless of whether the particular royal is alive or deceased. This is particularly important in the case of the Sovereign, the Sovereign’s Consort, and heirs in the line of succession. 

Please sign our petition:

We, the undersigned: Request that the Victorian Government amend Principle I in the Naming rules for places in Victoria to make an exception to the general rule that requires that a geographical feature can only be named after a person who is deceased, an exception be made for members of the Royal Family. 

Request that the Victorian Government, in recognition of the ill-effect of the general rule which has been applied since the adoption of the present naming rules, name the twin tunnels which are part of the West Gate Tunnel Project after King Charles, as our Sovereign Head of State, and Queen Camilla, as his Consort.

The Nomination of the Governor-General

A PETITION TO AMEND THE PROCESS OF NOMINATING A FUTURE GOVERNOR-GENERAL

In 1931 the then Prime Minister of Australia, James Scullin, nominated an Australian for appointment as Governor-General.  This was the first time that a Dominion government, other than the Irish Free State, had done so and this created great concerns in the United Kingdom, the heart of the Empire of which Australia was then a loyal member.

Prior to making the nomination, Scullin discussed the matter with his Cabinet colleagues but, despite this, the King, George V, was not in favour of the nomination mainly because:

1) Isaacs was an Australian and it was felt that the Governor-General of a Dominion (which was what today’s realms were called) should be from outside the country to ensure total impartiality from politics.

2) Although at the time Chief Justice, Isaacs had earlier been a member of parliament and a minister.

However, the King and the British/Empire government ultimately allowed the nomination to proceed and formally appointed Sir Isaac Isaacs as the first Australian born Governor-General of Australia.

This process of consultation continued until Bob Hawke decided, by himself, to nominate Bill Hayden to be Governor-General.  (By doing so he removed a potential threat to himself from within his Cabinet.)  Since then, successive prime ministers have selected nominees by themselves, often to suit themselves. 

This is inherently wrong and against all democratic principles. We believe that the prime minister should not, by himself, nominate to the highest office in the land but neither do we agree with any form of election for Governor-General whether by the houses of parliament or by the people which would be similar to the confirmation process fiascos we see in the United States of America. 

Prime Minister Albanese with his personal pick for Governor-General, Sam Mostyn ----------------------------------------------

We are proposing that the nomination for the office of Governor-General should be made as a matter of consensus between the prime minister and the leader of the opposition.  In this manner the confidentiality of the nomination together with the privacy of the nominee, would be maintained and any controversial or bipartisan appointment will also likely be avoided.

We will be petitioning both the prime minister and the leader of the opposition, as well as others and earnestly request you to sign this petition.  Only names will be submitted in the petition. Whatever other information you have provided are for our own purposes and the confidentiality of signers will be maintained at all times.

Thank you.

THE PETITION

The below signatories submit that it is against all democratic principles that the prime minister alone nominates a person to be appointed by the King as Australia’s Governor-General and request that in future the nomination process be a matter of consensus between the prime minister and the leader of the opposition.

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The Role Of The Viceroys In Australia

The Role Of The Viceroys In Australia

Until 1931, the government of the United Kingdom considered itself to be in overall control of the British Empire including those countries which had their separate constitutions and separately elected governments and which, constitutionally if not totally practically, operated independent of authority from the UK government.  These countries were called Dominions, now classified as Realms.

Between 1907 and 1937 the Dominions would meet on a regular basis at what were termed ‘Imperial Conferences’.  In the conferences of 1926 and 1930 the Dominions ceased being submissive participants and asserted their independence from any sort of control by the British government which, realising that such independence was a reality, instituted what became known as ‘The Balfour Declaration of 1926’ and then legislated the Statute of Westminster of 1931.  The main effect of the Statute was to repeal the Colonial Laws Validity Act 1865 and thus removed the legislative ability of the British parliament over the Dominions.

In Australia, the Statute of Westminster formally recognised the sovereign right of each Dominion to control their own domestic and foreign affairs and recognised their legislative equality with Britain.  Essentially, it clarified what had actually always been the case in Australia ever since Federation in 1901, but which had not really been recognised or accepted by the British government nor, in many instances, by the previously compliant Australian governments themselves. Whilst Australia did not legislate the Statute until 1942, its provisions were essentially operative since 1931.

The fact is that, from the moment that Federation came into being, Australia became a sovereign and independent nation choosing to remain under the Crown of the United Kingdom.  Over time, it was recognised that the Crown was divisible and, in Australia, was subject only to the Australian Constitution and to the Australian people.

The preamble to the Australian Constitution opens with the words “Whereas the people of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania, humbly relying on the blessing of Almighty God, have agreed to unite in one indissoluble Federal Commonwealth under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and under the Constitution hereby established.”

Being established “under the Crown of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland” in no way means that Australia is subservient to the government of the United Kingdom as the Crown has always operated as a totally separate entity from any sort of governmental control. 

It is thus that both the King and the Crown in Australia are subject to the Australian Constitution and thus to the Australian people.  Were this not so, how could the people themselves have voted, under Section 128 of the Australian Constitution, on whether to retain or remove the Crown in 1999?

As the embodiment of the Crown, the monarch, presently King Charles III, is separately the King of Australia.  However, since we have what is called ‘an absent monarchy’ meaning that the monarch does not reside in Australia, the King is represented by a Governor-General who is nowadays nominated by the Australian Prime Minister and appointed by the King.  It should be noted that Australia does not contribute anything towards the monarch’s personal upkeep or official expenses, even in regard to his duties as King of Australia.

The Australian Constitution sets out certain obligations to be exercised by the Governor-General and the Governor-General’s website has a full list of ceremonial and official duties. This is all very well, but the website misses the point that, in every respect, the Governor-General is the representative of the King and that, in essence, it is as though he, or she, is ‘the King in Australia’. 

This is why, it is proper for the Governor-General to move to the sidelines during an official tour by the King.  Something that should have occurred, but regrettably did not occur, during the recent Royal Tour.

As the King’s representative, the Governor-General is far more than a ceremonial and official figurehead but has an overall responsibility of care and duty to the King’s people. As such, whatever personal considerations and political attitudes the Governor-General has or had must be put aside as all Australians are under his or her care. 

Indeed, it is the Governor-General’s duty to ensure that no one is harmed or adversely affected by government legislation, even if agreed to by the Parliament, and that all of the King’s subjects have the right of free speech and movement within the country.  The Governor-General, as the King’s representative, must maintain the highest personal and official standards in the country and must treat all equally with the utmost tolerance and without fear or favour.

Put simply, the Governor-General should not merely be a ceremonial and official figurehead, but also a father figure in every regard showing compassion, giving hope and providing belief to all people.

Whenever the late Queen was faced with a problem on which she had to make a decision, it was said that she would ask herself “what would my father have done?”  I put it to the King’s viceroys in Australia that they should at all times follow the lead given by Her late Majesty and ask themselves continually “what would Queen Elizabeth have done?” 

END
NOTE: although the comments in this article generally refer to the Governor-General, they also apply to the State Governors, who are all separately appointed by the monarch and who separately operate under the constitutions of their relevant States.

2024 Conference

The Australian Monarchist League distributed over 10,000 flags to crowds that gathered
to greet the King and Queen on their Royal Tour of Sydney and Canberra in October 2024.

The 2024 AML National Conference was held on Saturday, 9 November 2024 in Sydney. It was attended by delegates from all six Australian States plus the ACT.

The AGM was followed by a special general meeting at which the proposed new constitution was presented, discussed and passed. This means that from April 2025 online elections will be held for the newly composed National Council. Members will be advised of the procedures involved early in the New Year.

The conference itself was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Each year we attempt to present a different perspective. In 2022 we showcased our young spokespersons from around Australia who astounded those present with their erudite and talented speeches. In 2023 we featured representatives from the campaign agency, Freshwater Strategy together with a number of State and Federal MPs, all prepared to put their shoulders to the wheel in the event of a referendum on a republic. And in 2024 we presented legal arguments dealing with the constitution and issues of concern including the Misinformation Bill. Their comments are included below.

Comments by Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash

OUR SPEAKERS

Mr Graham Connolly
“The Australian Crown and its Constitution”

Gray Connolly is a Barrister-at-Law in Coram Chambers in Sydney and practices mainly in public and Constitutional law, as well as corporations, insurances, resources, and Admiralty/Shipping law. Gray has advised the Australian Government on national security and public law matters and served as a Senior Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Gray taught Australian Constitutional Law at the University of Sydney and is the Examiner in Australian Constitutional Law for the Legal Profession Admission Board of New South Wales.

He was a Judge’s Associate in both the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. He is an Arts (Honours) and Law (Deans Merit List) from the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.

Gray is a graduate of the Royal Australian Naval College and holds the Queen's Commission in the rank of Commander in the Royal Australian Navy. He served previously as a Naval Intelligence officer in Asia and the Middle East, including service in the Persian Gulf, the Indian Ocean, South China Sea, and the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Mr Morgan Begg - The Institute of Public Affairs
"What Monarchists Need to Know About Australia’s Proposed Misinformation Laws"

Morgan Begg is the Director of Research at the Institute of Public Affairs. He joined the IPA in 2014 to advance a major report into The State of Fundamental Legal Rights in Australia. Since then Morgan has also written a number of research papers, opinion articles, IPA Review essays and submissions to parliamentary inquiries, on a variety of topics, including the issue of judicial appointments, public health restrictions, the GST, and the proposed Voice to Parliament.

Morgan’s interests are in preserving constitutional government and the rule of law, and protecting and extending the rights and freedoms of Australians, such as freedom of speech and religion.

He explains how the Albanese government's Misinformation Laws could curtail monarchists in a future republic debate or referendum

Mr John Kennedy
Outsourcing fundraising, administration & social media

John is the CEO of the WorkQC group, an Australian company with branches in the Philippines and Peru

Ms Rachel Qu
Reaching out to the Australian Chinese Community

Rachel, representing the Epoch Times, explains why it is important to engage with Chinese community,
what is the major barrier to engage with them and how to break the barrier. 
Australian Chinese are the largest non-European community in the country
and can make a significant difference in any future referendum. 

Mr Philip Benwell - National Chair of the Australian Monarchist League
Here Philip closes the day's conference.

WorkQC

AML & WorkQC

WorkQC is an Australian company with offshoots in the Philippines and Peru. John Kennedy, the owner, has combined with AML to help us with our administration, social media and fundraising. Ideally we would have Australian staff whose English was perfect and not accented, but to do so is far beyond our financial reach. As it is, we are fortunate to have John Kennedy and his team of committed workers, dedicated to helping us move forward.




This video is an illustration of the AML team based offshore.

Exclusive King’s Birthday Fundraising Auction

To mark the 76^th Birthday of His Majesty The King and the triumphant success of the recent royal tour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the AML is proud to present an auction of historic royal artefacts and memorabilia exclusively to its Members. This auction will help the AML continue to uphold our system of constitutional monarchy and support the Crown, as it did throughout the royal tour by distributing Australian flags to the thousands of people who gathered to welcome The King and Queen.

Highlights include rare mementoes of The King’s late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, and a superb royal document signed by his grandfather (and godfather) King George VI.

With a range of tempting Lots across all price points, we are sure that our Members will dig deep and bid generously! Further information can be viewed by scanning the QR Code at the back of this catalogue, or on our website at: www.monarchist.org.au.

The Auction opens on Monday 4 November 2024 & closes on Friday 25 November 2024. Please ensure that enquiries and bids are submitted by 5:00pm AEDT on Monday 25 November to:  [email protected].

1. A King George VI signed Australian diplomatic appointment

Signed by King George VI in June 1938 at the Court of St James approving the appointment of Belgian diplomat Monsieur F. Jansen to the position of Belgian Consul-General in Sydney. In addition to his signature, the document bears the embossed Great Seal of George VI, and is counter-signed by the British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Lord Halifax (later Member of the War Cabinet and British Ambassador to the USA). George VI was a pivotal figure in Australian history and beloved King; opening the Provisional Parliament House in Canberra in 1927 as Duke of York, providing much-needed stability after the Abdication crisis, and being the sovereign to whom over a million members of our armed forces swore allegiance during the Second World War. Framed and glazed. Measures: 55cm x 44.5cm (overall). Condition: Very Good.

Above (far right) is included an image of the Great Seal of King George VI, embossed upon the Australian diplomatic appointment. The Great Seal features the Royal Coat of Arms encircled by the motto of the Order of the Garter and surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The outer edge of the Seal features the styles and titles of George VI.

Bidding starts at $850.

2. A rare Queen Elizabeth II royal presentation stickpin in gold, made circa 1953 by Garrard & Co.

The stickpin features the late Queen’s EIIR cypher and is encased in its original Garrard leather-bound case with the royal cypher embossed in gilt on the lid. Garrard & Co. were the famed Crown Jewellers appointed by every sovereign from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II. Likely presented as a reward for services rendered at the time of Elizabeth II’s Coronation in 1953, this stickpin is a great rarity, made for the young Queen for presentation to a close associate. Several contemporaneous royal presentation jewels by Garrard & Co. have sold in recent years and are highly collectable, such as a brooch made for one of Elizabeth II’s Maids of Honour at her Coronation in 1953 (sold by Sotheby’s London for £69,850 on 4 May 2023, The Coronation Sale). A similar gold stickpin by Cartier, London was displayed in Kings Hall at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra in 2022 to mark Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. Stickpins were popular gentleman’s accoutrements from the Georgian Period until the 1920’s used to secure a necktie or cravat, and were often presented by members of the royal family as gifts up until the 1950’s. Today, they have migrated to the lapel and have been worn by both men and women. Condition: Extremely Fine. Pin measures: 5.7cm x 1cm; case measures: 8.5cm x 4.1cm x 2.1cm. A rare opportunity to acquire a museum-worthy royal jewel linked to our longest-reigning sovereign. Bidding starts at $2500.

3. A Queen Elizabeth II royal presentation enamel pillbox

Made by Halcyon Days, suppliers of Objet d’Art by royal appointment, in blue and white enamel with EIIR cypher of the late Queen emblazoned in gilt on the lid. A luxury royal gift by a quality maker of renown, this royal pillbox would look equally elegant in use or resting in a display cabinet. Contained in its original velvet-lined fitted box. Pillbox measures: 6cm in diameter x 2cm high. Box measures: 9cm x 9cm x 4.5cm. Condition: Fine. Bidding starts at $300.

4. A scarce Menu from the Golden Wedding anniversary luncheon of Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1997.

In one of the most touching speeches of her reign, Elizabeth II paid tribute to her husband on the occasion of their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the luncheon held at the Guildhall, London, saying;

“He has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I and his whole family - and this and many other countries - owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know.

Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten RN were married at Westminster Abbey in 1947, and their partnership was to endure for 73 years, longer than that of any other British royal couple in history.

The menu is embossed with the Arms of both The Queen and Prince Philip in rich gilt to the cover and embellished with a golden cord and tassel. The interior (pictured right) contains a charming colour photograph of the royal couple and details of the event. Also included is the original ceremonial and seating chart for the guests. This is a rare item of royal ephemera. Measures: 28cm x 21cm.
Condition: Mint.    Bidding starts at $100.

5. A Queen Elizabeth II crystal decanter, gifted at Christmas 2009

The elegant decanter features a silver-plated collar etched with the royal EIIR cypher. It comes in fitted box lined in blue silk and is accompanied by a presentation card from Elizabeth II. These scarce royal gifts were distributed by the late Queen each Christmas to members of the royal household. Being made especially for the sovereign, they were not available for sale to the public and rarely appear at auction. Decanter measures: 31.5cm high overall; box measures: 29cm x 19cm x 15cm. Condition: Very Good. The ideal royal memento, being both a practical and elegant adornment for your drinks table.  Bidding starts at $600.

6. A pair of rose gold and enamel Federation-era cufflinks, made circa 1901 by Willis of Melbourne.

Of circular design, the links feature circular panels of gold decorated in coloured enamel depicting the Australian Federal Coat of Arms (first type), used from the time of Federation until 1912 when the Arms were updated to include the badges of the six States.

Patriotic jewellery such as this was made to celebrate the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, and examples of Federation jewellery can be found in various State and National collections. A glittering memento of the dawn of the new nation, these cufflinks are sure to delight lovers of Australian history.

Comes in a modern presentation box. Marked to reverse of each. Weight: 6.47 grams. Facing side measures: 1.8cm in diameter; back link measures: 2.9cm long. Condition: Very Good. Bidding starts at $350.

Petition to the President of the Senate

Senator Lidia Thorpe has heckled the King in Australia's parliament, shouting:
"This is not your land. You are not my King".

Extract from ABC News 24/10/24

"The firebrand independent senator on Monday used a parliamentary reception for the royals to accuse the king, who is Australia's head of state, of genocide and demand a treaty with First Nations people.

"Give us our land back, give us what you stole from us — our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people," she shouted as she strode towards the stage while wearing a possum-skin cloak.

Her protest attracted international attention and led Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to call for her to resign, while Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie questioned whether the outburst amounted to a breach of her parliamentary oath."

You are invited to sign the petition to the President of the Senate calling on the Senate to censure Senator Thorpe.

Senator the Hon Sue Lines
President
The Senate
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

We, the undersigned, petition the Senate to censure Senator Lidia Thorpe for:

• interrupting and insulting the King while he was delivering a speech in the Great Hall of Parliament House, Canberra on Monday, 21 October 2024; and
• denying His Majesty’s rightful position as lawful King of Australia, in blatant violation of her constitutional affirmation of allegiance.

Monarchists Welcome Premier’s Opera House Decision for King’s Visit

Australia’s largest and most active organisation in defence of the Australian Constitution and Crown, the Australian Monarchist League, welcomes the decision of the Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, to feature a projection show containing photographs of previous Royal visits to Sydney on the sails of the Opera House. 

NEW POLL FINDS MAJORITY OF AUSTRALIANS SUPPORT THE MONARCHY

SYDNEY - The Australian Monarchist League (AML), Australia’s foremost organisation defending the Constitution and the Crown, has responded emphatically to this weekend’s Daily Telegraph poll indicating that 45% of Australians oppose the establishment of a republic, with only 33% in favour - (link below). This poll starkly contrasts with the misleading claim that 92% of Australians are supportive or open to a republican system. 

UK Republic Funds Aus Protest

FOREIGN ORGANISATION FUNDS PROTESTS AGAINST THE KING IN AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY — The Australian Monarchist League has condemned British organisation Republic for funding and organising protests against the King in Australia.

Their Majesty's Tour of Australia

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to Canberra and Sydney
during their official Tour of Australia from 18 to 23 October.

Royal Tour Lead Spokesperson
Alexander Voltz

https://adkvoltz.com/

(In Sydney & available for interviews from 19 - 23 October)
Contact via: [email protected]

Details on our other spokespersons are at:
https://www.monarchist.org.au/spokespersons

The public will have the following opportunities to see Their Majesties:

Monday 21 October

12.35 pm: Meet Their Majesties as they make their way to the For Our Country memorial at the Australian War Memorial western grounds and Sculpture Garden.

1.00 pm: Catch a glimpse of Their Majesties as formalities commence at Parliament House with a Ceremonial Welcome at 1.00 pm, followed by an opportunity to meet The King and Queen on the Parliament House forecourt at 2.10 pm.

Tuesday 22 October

4.20 pm: Meet Their Majesties on the Opera House forecourt.

4.50 pm: Catch a glimpse of Their Majesties at the Man O’War Steps as they embark the Admiral Hudson vessel to conduct a review of His Majesty’s Australian Ships Arunta, Gascoyne, Hobart, Warramunga and Yarra, anchored in Sydney Harbour. Watch as the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australia Air Force and Australian Army conduct a fly-past during the review. Sydney Harbour, Sydney NSW.

The Australian Monarchist League will be handing out flags, free of charge, to people who gather to greet their King and Queen. This is something we have done over the past 25 years as our part in any Royal Visit. Volunteers to hand out Flags are welcome. See the links at the end of this page.

LINKS:

Volunteer to hand out flags in Canberra or Sydney

Donate to the purchase of Australian Flags
to be handed out to those who gather to greet their King and Queen