Royal Tours

Description

DescriptionOver the years members of the British royal family have often included South Canterbury on their tour itineraries when visiting New Zealand. These have included Prince Edward (later the Duke of Windsor), Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother, and the Prince of Wales (now King Charles III).

Newspaper Clipping

Publication

Photograph

Ephemera

Crowds in Timaru waiting to see the Queen.
Image from booklet "Royal Visit to South Canterbury Timaru Monday 25 January 1954"

Connections

PlaceWinchesterTimaruTemuka