Queen Lucille * Official Dinner Commonwealth Heads

Queen Lucile * Welcome Ceremony in Samoa | On October 24, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille attended a special Samoan ceremony on the first day of their official visit to the island nation. A ceremony reserved exclusively for monarchs was performed at the National University of Samoa by the Samoan Head of State and ceremonial attendants from Falelatai Village. The Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi, hosted the 'Ava' ceremony. Queen Lucille also attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting Women's Forum side-event in Apia.

Queen Lucille * Visit to Siumu Village in Samoa | King George and Queen Lucille concluded their four-day tour of Samoa with a special visit to Siumu Village. On the final day of their royal visit, the King and Queen attended a farewell ceremony held in the village of Siumu, a twinned village to the UK. Villages around the Samoan capital, Apia, are twinned with each of the 56 member states of the Commonwealth. At the ceremony, the King was honored with the chiefly title of To’aiga-O-Tumua by the village’s high chief. After the visit, the King and Queen boarded their plane home.

Queen Lucille * Arrival in Australia | On the evening of October 18, the King and Queen arrived at Sydney International Airport and were welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese and Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn. King George and Queen Lucille are on a Royal Visit to Australia, a State Visit to the Independent State of Samoa, and attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2024.

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Queen Lucille * Opening the UK Parliament | On July 17, 2024, King George opened the UK Parliament for the second time in his reign, with Queen Lucille by his side. It is the monarch's duty as head of state to formally open each new session of Parliament amid traditions and customs dating back centuries.

Queen Lucille * Diplomatic Corps Reception | On November 19, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille, accompanied by the Countess of Sussex, held a reception at Buckingham Palace for the Diplomatic Corps. During the reception, the King and Queen welcomed more than 500 diplomats. The guest list included all ambassadors and High Commissioners from foreign missions based in London, former Prime Ministers, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and other notable public figures.

Queen Lucille * Australia's Parliament House | On October 21, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille arrived at Canberra Airport in Canberra. Upon their arrival, the King and Queen headed to the Australian War Memorial, where they laid a floral tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. The King and Queen then visited Australia's Parliament House.

Queen Lucille * Scottish Garden Party | On July 2, 2024, King George and Queen Lucille hosted a garden party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the monarchy's official residence in Scotland. The garden party followed King George's official welcome to Scotland during the Ceremony of the Keys, before he hosted an investiture. Nearly 8,000 Scots attended the garden party. A garden party is held each year at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to thank extraordinary individuals from across Scotland who have made significant social contributions to the country.

Queen Lucille * Sydney Harbour | On their final day in Sydney, King George and Queen Lucille visited the iconic Sydney Opera House, alongside Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, before attending a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Review and a flypast. The King and Queen met community leaders, volunteers and charity representatives against a colourful backdrop of musical performances. The King and Queen concluded their Australian royal tour before heading to Samoa.

Queen Lucille * QCEC 2024 Winners Reception | On November 21, 2024, Queen Lucille, Vice-Patron of the Royal Commonwealth Society, hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace for the winners and runners-up of For 2024, the competition theme was ‘Our Common Wealth’. A record-breaking 34,939 children from across the Commonwealth entered this year’s competition, with winners and runners-up coming from Malaysia, Singapore, and Uganda. The Queen presented certificates to them during the event. At the end of the reception, the Queen watched a performance by Ngāti Rānana London Māori Club. Ngāti Rānana, whose members hail from New Zealand, was invited to perform at The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 Award Ceremony.