Story: Youth organisations

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

In 1953–54 Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited New Zealand. In her youth Elizabeth had been a Guide and Sea Ranger and the patron of Commonwealth Guiding. While no specific events were organised, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Cubs, Scouts and their leaders lined the routes of royal parades wearing their uniforms. Here, at the Auckland Domain, they have removed their scarves and are waving them.

Courtesy of the New Zealand Herald

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Helen Dollery, 'Youth organisations - Youth groups over time', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/29520/queen-elizabeth-ii-and-the-duke-of-edinburgh (accessed 19 April 2024)

Story by Helen Dollery, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 31 Jan 2019