On Sunday 3 June 2012, aboard the MV Sarpedon, on the River Thames, London, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, represented Australia in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen.
- Governor-General represents Australia in London for Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
The Governor-General, as Australia’s representative at Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, participated in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant aboard the Sarpedon.
Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce watched as Australian surf lifesavers led the flotilla of boats past millions of people lining the river.
- Australian Federal Police; Cyprus Archaeological Museum
On Saturday 2 June 2012, at Ledra Palace, Nicosia, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, met with the Australian Federal Police Contingent attached to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus.
The Governor-General visited the Republic of Cyprus’ House of Representatives and met its President, Mr Yiannakis Omirou, and female Members, Mrs Skevi Koukouma-Koutra, Mrs Stella Kyriakides, Ms Roula Mavronicola, and Ms Irene Charalambides.
- Aboriginal Servicemen and Women; South Australia Illustrated Exhibitions; Queen’s Birthday Dinner; Ceremonial Welcome; President of Cyprus; Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies; State Lunch; President of the House of Representatives and female Member
On Friday 1 June 2012, at the South Australian National War Memorial, Adelaide, the Administrator, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR and Mrs Liz Scarce, as guests of The Aboriginal Veterans’ Commemorative Service Committee (SA), attended a commemorative ceremony in recognition of Aboriginal servicemen and women, at which the Admini
- Arrival in Cyprus; Opening of the Australian High Commission in Cyprus
On Thursday 31 May 2012, at Larnaca Airport, Cyprus, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE were officially welcomed to the Republic of Cyprus by the Minister for Education and Culture, Dr George Demosthenous, representing the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The Governor-General began the first day of a State Visit to the Republic of Cyprus by officially opening the Australian High Commission Chancery in Nicosia.
Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce were introduced to Chancery staff and their families by the Australian High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Trevor Peacock.
- Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia; Romeo and Juliet performance
On Wednesday 30 May 2012, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO on a State Visit to the Republic of Cyprus and an official visit to the United Kingdom, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of South Australia, His Exce
On Tuesday 29 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted an afternoon tea for Sandakan veterans and their families.
- Governor-General and PoW families mark the 67th anniversary of the Sandakan Death Marches
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce joined families of World War II Sandakan Prisoners of War for an afternoon tea at Government House in Canberra.
It was a day of remembrance for Ms Bryce, Mr Bryce and the family members as they marked the 67th anniversary of the last Death March that departed from Sandakan.
- King of the Kingdom of Tonga; Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
On Monday 28 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the King of the Kingdom of Tonga His Majesty King Tupou VI, Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau’u and Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika.
On Sunday 27 May 2012, at Sydney International Airport, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO was represented at the departure from Australia of the President of the Portuguese Republic, His Excellency Professor Aníbal António Cavaco Silva, by Brigadier Allan Murray CSM ADC, Honorary Aide-de-Camp.
- President of the Portuguese Republic; National Indigenous Youth Parliament
On Friday 25 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
- President of the Portuguese Republic; National Indigenous Youth Parliament
On Friday 25 May 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO received the Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Julia Gillard MP.
- Governor-General receives President of the Republic of Portugal
The Governor-General received the President of the Republic of Portugal, His Excellency Professor Anibal Cavaco Silva, at Government House in Canberra, and hosted an official lunch in his honour.
- Governor-General meets participants from the National Indigenous Youth Parliament
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met students involved in the first National Indigenous Youth Parliament at a reception at Government House, Canberra.
