On Sunday 11 November 2012, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guests of the Chair of the Council of the Australian War Memorial, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Ret’d), attended the Remembrance Day Service at which the Governor-General laid a wreath.
The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted a lunch in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
The Governor-General spoke of Her Majesty’s six decades of dedication to duty and commitment to service that reflected the undertakings Her Majesty made in 1952 when she became Queen.
The Governor-General hosted TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Government House during the last day of their visit to Australia.
After welcoming Their Royal Highnesses, Ms Bryce and Mr Michael Bryce presented them the gift in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The gift, a writing compendium, is made of 200 year old North Queensland Maple and showcases the finest Australian craftsmanship.
Their Royal Highnesses and Their Excellencies held discussions and the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition called on His Royal Highness.
On Saturday 10 November 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, received Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
At Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce hosted a dinner in honour of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall’s visit to Australia.
The dinner was attended by 20 talented young Australians who have achieved as artists, athletes, community leaders, scientists, physicians, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, media identities, primary producers and members of the Australian Defence Force.
On Friday 9 November 2012, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, hosted a dinner in honour of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
The Governor-General, as Patron, received representatives of Disability Advocacy Network Australia at Government House, Canberra.
On Thursday 8 November 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, presided at a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
Afterwards, the Governor-General received former students of The Women’s College, Dr Kate Makin and Ms Beverly Bryant.
Later, the Governor-General received the Chairman of the Disability Advocacy Network Australia, Mr Craig Nadler; the Deputy Chair, Ms Christina Ryan; the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Andrea Simmons; and the Executive Officer, Ms Diana Palmer.
On Wednesday 7 November 2012, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, received the former Director of the Australian War Memorial, Major General Steve Gower AO (Ret’d), and Ms Jane Gower.
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor-General visited HMAS Cairns and met personnel from patrol boat HMAS Bundaberg and surveying ship HMAS Shepparton.
The Governor-General received a briefing on the role and operations of the base and praised the personnel’s commitment to service.
