On Wednesday 2 November 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Honourable Dr Brett Mason.

Afterwards, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted a Ceremonial Welcome for Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

Then, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove received Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands.

On Tuesday 1 November 2016, at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Victoria Racing Club, Mr Michael Burn, attended the Melbourne Cup Day, at which the Governor-General presented the Melbourne Cup trophy to Mr Lloyd Williams, who received the trophy on behalf of the winning connections.

On Monday 31 October 2016, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Acting Chairman, Mr Robert Charley AO, attended a Feather Duster Club lunch.

Afterwards, at Government House, Melbourne, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended an investiture ceremony, at which the Governor-General, as Chancellor of the Order of Australia, invested Mr Tony Beddison AC with the insignia of the Companion of the Order of Australia.

On Sunday 30 October 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove hosted a barbeque lunch for participants of the Steve Waugh Foundation - The Captain’s Ride 2016.

On Saturday 29 October 2016, in Brisbane city, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of Commander, 1st Division and Deployable Joint Force Headquarters, Major General Paul McLachlan AM CSC, attended the 8th/9th Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment’s Freedom of Entry Parade to mark the 43rd anniversary of the amalgamation of 8th and 9th Battalions.

On Friday 28 October 2016, at RAAF Base Williamtown, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as the Reviewing Officer, and Lady Cosgrove, attended a parade for the Centenary of Formation for Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 4 Squadrons.

In the evening, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, as Patron, and Lady Cosgrove hosted a reception for the 125th anniversary of the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth.

On Thursday 27 October 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, at Mawson Primary School, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Acting Principal, Ms Mary Hutchinson, visited classrooms and met with students and staff.

On Wednesday 26 October 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, met with guests at the Marymead Auxiliary morning tea.

Afterwards, at the National Museum of Australia, Canberra, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Patron, the Honourable Margaret Reid AO, attended the 2016 ACT Children’s Week Launch, at which the Governor-General presented the Children’s Week awards.

On Tuesday 25 October 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from St Carthage’s Primary School, NSW; Carey Baptist Grammar School, VIC; and Ithaca Creek State School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.

On Monday 24 October 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), met with students from Highgate Primary School, SA, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.