While in the process of moving to the capital full-time, Albanese made an appearance in Canberra on Saturday as part of the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations.
Aspen Island, an artificial island in Burley Griffin Lake and home to the National Carillon, was renamed Albanese in a morning ceremony as the island of Queen Elizabeth II.
Anthony Albanese will live at The Lodge full time. Credit: Department of Finance
“For seven remarkable decades, Her Majesty has been an embodiment of grace, faithfulness and dignity, and Australia has a deep affection for her,” she told the crowd.
“Above all, she has remained with Australia as a true and firm friend, in the good times and also in the hard times.”
As part of the celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s reign, Albanese also made a dedication to the new Queen Elizabeth water gardens planned on the shores of the nearby lake.
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“Treasure this moment, remember it. A milestone that may never be repeated in any of our lives,” he said.
“Today we honor Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and give her name to this place in the heart of our national capital, a place where history and progress meet.”
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