Australian regiment to guard British royal houses

Title

Australian regiment to guard British royal houses

Genre

News report; Vox pop; Music

TX Date

11 Apr 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:47

Description

A regiment of Australians marched through London today, ready to take over guard duties at Buckingham Palace. They will also stand duty outside the Tower of London, St James’s Palace and Windsor Castle. It is the first time that any Australian regiment has guarded all three royal homes and the crown jewels. It is part of Australia’s 200th birthday celebrations. Gareth Furby joined the Diggers as they struck up Waltzing Matilda. Includes vox pop with the guards and onlookers.

Contributors

Gareth Furby

Keywords

Australia; London; Anniversary celebrations; Great Britain; International relations; Tower of London; Queen Elizabeth II; Regiments; Buckingham Palace; Army; Windsor Castle; Royal houses; St James’s Palace

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