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Archived Governors-General Program

- Visit to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Canberra Centre

On Wednesday 8 April 2015, at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Canberra Centre, Scullin, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chief Operating Officer, Mr Paul Henderson, viewed facilities and met with families, staff and sponsors.

- Visit by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales

On Monday 6 April 2015, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales.

- Visit by His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales

At the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove welcomed His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales to Australia, before attending a wreath laying ceremony with Prince Harry at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

- ‘Shark 02’ 10th Anniversary Service; L'Arche Genesaret Afternoon Tea

On Thursday 2 April 2015, at the Russell Offices Precinct, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Tim Barrett AO CSC RAN, attended a service to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the loss of Sea King Helicopter ‘Shark 02’.

- State Visit to China - Departure from Beijing Capital International Airport

At the end of a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove were farewelled by Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials at Beijing Capital International Airport.

- State Visit to China, Beijing Program

On Monday 30 March 2015, at the China World Hotel, China, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair of AustCham Beijing, Ms Tracy Colgan, attended a AustCham breakfast and met with representatives of the Australian and New Zealand business comm

- State Visit to China - AustCham breakfast

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chair of AustCham Beijing, Ms Tracy Colgan, attended an AustCham breakfast at the China World Hotel and met with representatives of the Australian and New Zealand business community.

- State Visit to China - Reception with New Colombo Plan scholars and representatives of the Australia-China education and science relationship

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove attended a reception for New Colombo Plan scholars and representatives of the Australia-China education and science relationship, at the Australian Embassy, Beijing.

- State Visit to China - Rose planting ceremony

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended a rose planting ceremony and met with Australian Embassy staff and their families.

- State Visit to China - Meeting with the Chairman of the Standing Committee, National People's Congress

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General met with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Mr Zhang Dejiang, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing.

- State Visit to China - Meeting with the Premier of the People’s Republic of China

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General met with the Premier of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Li Keqiang, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing.

- State Visit to China - Ceremonial welcome hosted by the President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping, attended a ceremonial welcome, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing.

- State Visit to China - Meeting with the President of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General met with the President of the People's Republic of China, His Excellency Xi Jinping, at the Great Hall of the People, Beijing.

- State Visit to China, Chongqing Program

On Sunday 29 March 2015, in Chongqing, China, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice Mayor of Chongqing, Mr Chen Luping, opened ‘The Chungking Legation: Australia’s diplomatic mission to wartime China’ exhibition at the Old Australian Legatio

- State Visit to China - Opening of ‘The Chungking Legation: Australia's diplomatic mission to wartime China’ exhibition

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Vice Mayor of Chongqing, Mr Chen Luping, opened ‘The Chungking Legation: Australia’s diplomatic mission to wartime China’ exhibition at the Old Australian Legation Building and met with the Australian community in Chongqing.

- State Visit to China - Meeting with the Mayor of Chongqing

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General met with the Mayor of Chongqing, Mr Huang Qifan.

- State Visit to China - Opening of the Goodman Logistics Park

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Managing Director of Goodman Greater China, Mr Phillip Pearce, attended a ceremony at which the Governor-General opened the Goodman Logistics Park.

- State Visit to China - Arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove were met by Chinese officials and children on arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport.

- State Visit to China, Sanya Program

On Saturday 28 March 2015, at the Bo’ao International Convention Centre, Hainan, the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Secretary General, Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong, attended the Bo’ao Forum for Asia at which the Governor-General delivered an addre

- State Visit to China - Arrival at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

During a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove were met by the Vice Mayor of Chongqing, Mr Chen Luping, and local children on arrival at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport.