As part of the celebrations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, a large representation of the Crown of St Edward the Confessor was constructed ontop of the band rotunda in Te Marae o Hine, The Square. At night this was illuminat...

Date:          1953 to 1954

The flags, bunting and decorations on the façade of the PDC department store were probably hung to celebrate and Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, or for the Royal Visit of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh in January 1954.

The Premier...

Date:          1953 to 1954

As part of the celebrations for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, a large representation of the Crown of St Edward the Confessor was constructed ontop of the band rotunda in Te Marae o Hine, The Square. At night this was illuminat...

Date:          1953 to 1954

The royal couple can be seen on the balcony of the Grand Hotel, The Square, where they stayed overnight. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North on 7 and 8 January 1954, as part of their tour of New Zealand 1953-1954.

Date:          January 1954

The royal couple can be seen on the balcony of the Grand Hotel, The Square, where they stayed overnight. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North on 7 and 8 January 1954, as part of their tour of New Zealand 1953-1954.

Date:          January 1954

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (1900-2022), made two offical visits to Palmerston North. The first was in February 1958. This is a copy of the address presented to her on her second visit in April 1966.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Date:          April 1966

A group gathering outside the Ashhurst Post Office to hear the proclamation of the accession of George V, who was proclaimed King of the United Kingdom and British Dominons, and Emperor of India, after the death of his father King Edward VII. King...

Date:          May 1910

A large group gathers in front of the band rotunda in Ashhurst to mourn the death of King Edward VII who passed away on 6 May 1910. The band rotunda, located in 'The Triange' or 'Village Green' in front of the post office, had been constructed by ...

Date:          May 1910

A group gathering outside the Ashhurst Post Office to hear the proclamation of the accession of George V, who was proclaimed King of the United Kingdom and British Dominons, and Emperor of India, after the death of his father King Edward VII. King...

Date:          May 1910

The first image in this set was taken by staff photographer Phil Green and published in The Manawatū Evening Standard on 5th September 1974.

Text about Prince Charles' attendance was published in articles of The Manawatū Evening Standard from 2 ...

Creator:      Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection
Place:          Wellington
Date:          September 5, 1974

Palmerston North held celebrations to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The procession started in The Square and was followed by a ceremony performed at the Showgrounds. Nurses march in a group, followed by others, around...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Corner of Coleman Place and The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1937

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, arrived in Palmerston North by aeroplane. The reception was held at the airport, and the plan shows the layout for the official occasion.

Creator:      Palmerston North City Council
Place:          Palmerston North Airport
Date:          March 10, 1966

Prince Charles visited Palmerston North during the day of 2 April 1981. As part of his visit he opened the newly built Manawatu Sports Stadium. See also "Evening Standard Souvenir of the visit of HRH Prince Charles, April 2, 1981".

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 2, 1981

A two handled 'loving cup' made by Royal Doulton. The cup is around 250mm tall. It is number 259 of 1000. The caption on the bottom reads '1910-1935; a loving cup; To celebrate the completion of 25 years reign of their gracious Majesties KING GEOR...

Creator:      Royal Doulton, England
Date:          1935

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North on Saturday February 26th, 1977. In this photograph, the Queen is shown walking past the crowds, escorted by Mayor Elwood and other dignitaries.

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1977

This photograph is believed to be of a Queen Carnival coronation held at the Dannevirke Town hall in December 1940. Queen carnivals were a popular way to raise money for patriotic purposes and to support the war effort. They might incorporate a ta...

Creator:      Elmar Studios, 459 Main Street, Palmerston North
Place:          Dannevirke and district
Date:          1940

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North in March, 1970. In this photograph the Queen shown walking past the crowds, escorted by Mayor Desmond Black.

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 1970

Queen Elizabeth II with the Mayor of Palmerston North, Geoffrey Tremaine, on her visit to the city 7-8 January 1954. Behind can be seen the Duke of Edinburgh and other dignitaries and the crowds of well wishers. The Royal train is also evident in...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          January 1954

Florists at work on the arrangements for the Royal Civic Reception held in the tearooms of the C.M. Ross building. The floral arrangement included 1000 roses, 800 carnations, 800 gladioli and more. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          January 6, 1954

Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Palmerston North Mayor, Mr Desmond Black (1968-1971), during a walk through The Square.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 1970

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited Palmerston North 7th and 8th of January 1954. This image shows them standing at the back of a train, waving to the crowds who came to farewell them.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          January 8, 1954

The Queen and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North on Saturday February 26th, 1977. In this photograph, the Queen is shown chatting with elderly residents, escorted by Mayor Brian Elwood and other dignitaries.

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          1977

Queen Elizabeth II, accompanied by the Mayor, Desmond Black, walks past a line of young girls in The Square gardens. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerton North for about one and half hours as part of their New Zealand tour.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 1970

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Palmerston North on Saturday 26 February 1977, as part of their New Zealand tour. After walking through The Square they travelled by Landrover to The Steeple Restaurant on Fitzherbert Ave to attend a Ci...

Creator:      John Cleland Photo Studio Ltd
Place:          Steeple Restaurant, Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North
Date:          February 26, 1977

Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Palmerston North Mayor, Mr Desmond Black (1968-1971), during a walk through The Square.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 1970

Queen Elizabeth II visited the Linton Army Camp on her tour of New Zealand, 1 - 16 February 1990. Her visit included opening Linton Army Camp's new gymnasium complex.

Here she is accompanied by Joe Hollander, Lieutenant Colonel, RNZE (at right), ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Linton Army Camp, Manawatu
Date:          February 1990

The royal couple can be seen on the balcony of the Grand Hotel on the Square where they stayed overnight. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North as part of their tour of New Zealand 1953-1954.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          January 7, 1954 to January 8, 1954

Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive in Palmerston North, leaving their N.A.C. Friendship at Milson Airport.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          Milson Airport, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 1970

A civic dinner, held in the C M Ross department store tearooms, was arranged for Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and invited dignitaries. The Queen and her husband visited Palmerston North 6-7 January 1954.

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          4 The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          January 6, 1954

Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Palmerston North. Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Palmerston North for about one and a half hours, as part of their New Zealand tour.

Creator:      Manawatu Evening Standard
Place:          The Square, Palmerston North
Date:          March 20, 1970