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Governor-General's program

The Big Issue Visit; Ronald McDonald House Monash Visit; 9 RAR Reunion

On Friday 13 November 2015, in Melbourne, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), as guest of the Chief Executive Officer, The Big Issue, Mr Steven Persson, visited The Big Issue Head Office and met staff and volunteers.

Afterwards, in Clayton, the Governor-General, as Patron and guest of the Chief Executive Officer, Ronald McDonald House Monash, Mr Peter Sprott, visited Ronald McDonald House Monash and met with residents, staff and volunteers.

Federal Executive Council; Dinner for Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

On Thursday 12 November 2015, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), presided over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.

Afterwards, at Admiralty House, Sydney, the Governor-General received His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales.

Their Royal Highnesses visit to Canberra; Remembrance Day National Ceremony

On Thursday 11 November 2015, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), and Lady Cosgrove, welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Canberra.

Afterwards, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General, as Commander-in-Chief, and Lady Cosgrove, as guests of the Chairman, Australian War Memorial Council, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd), attended the Remembrance Day National Ceremony.