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Queen Elizabeth Ii: Prince Andrew
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The Queen and Prince Philip spent last night at Government House before beginning official duties in Sydney today. In Sydney, they will officially open the new colonnade of Sydney Opera House and receive a 21 gun salute.
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Queen Elizabeth has stated that she has no plans to abdicate, because, when she took her oath, it was for life. Should she become unable to carry out her duty, for example because of serious illness or incapacity, the Prince of Wales would take over authority, acting as Regent, as was the case with King George III (see below).
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Sydney - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip arrived in Canberra on Sunday at the start of a five-day visit to Australia that will climax with the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne on March 15. more
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The source added, “[Prince] William told the Queen the Seychelles break would be make or break and they would both make a decision on their return. Her Majesty was delighted when [Prince] William came back and told her, for the first time, that he felt he was ready to commit.”
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