Queen Elizabeth II and NZ Prime Minister

21 January 1954

Photographs taken by my late father Pete Basire of the ﬁrst visit by a Reigning British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, to New Zealand, Christchurch 18 -22 January 1954. New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington, Queen Elizabeth accompanied by NZ Prime Minister Sidney Holland, (Christchurch MP from 1935, PM from 1949-1957).

Contributor’s note: Large crowds enthusiastically greeted the royal couple at every opportunity. official events included; Civic reception in Cathedral Square, a ceremonial drive, Civic dinner, Civic Theatre, Civic garden party, Christchurch Cathedral, Investiture, the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club at Addington, the Duke’s address to and luncheon with Canterbury Chamber of Commerce. Visits included; the Hospital Disabled Servicemen’s Training Centre, Lane Walker Rudkin Factory.

Creator: Peter Basire

Area: South West / Addington

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

Source: Entry in the 2022 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-PH22-225

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Queen Elizabeth II and NZ Prime Minister

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