In pictures: Queen’s iconic Gold Coast moments

From her visit during the 1963 tour to the launch of the Commonwealth Games in 2018 - see the photo gallery of our beloved Queen’s Gold Coast moments.

Melanie Whiting

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September 9, 2022 - 8:47AM

Gold Coast Bulletin

Anna Meares carries the Commonwealth baton as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh look on during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

1/22Anna Meares carries the Commonwealth baton as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh look on during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Queen Elizabeth receives the baton from Louise Martin of the Commonwealth Games organizing committee during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Picture: Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images

2/22Queen Elizabeth receives the baton from Louise Martin of the Commonwealth Games organizing committee during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Picture: Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II attend the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

3/22Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Queen Elizabeth II attend the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Queen Elizabeth II holds the Commonwealth baton during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

4/22Queen Elizabeth II holds the Commonwealth baton during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and Anna Meares attend the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. The Games will run from April 4, 2018 to April 15, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

5/22Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and Anna Meares attend the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. The Games will run from April 4, 2018 to April 15, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

6/22Queen Elizabeth II at Gold Coast 1963

NOVEMBER, 1999 : Carl Henry (Sir Charles) Holm (1915-2001), farmer & former National Party powerbroker with portrait of Queen Elizabeth at his Sanctury Cove home on Gold Coast

7/22NOVEMBER, 1999 : Carl Henry (Sir Charles) Holm (1915-2001), farmer & former National Party powerbroker with portrait of Queen Elizabeth at his Sanctury Cove home on Gold Coast

8/22Queen Elizabeth II holds the Commonwealth baton during the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

Queen Elizabeth II attends the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

9/22Queen Elizabeth II attends the launch of The Queen's Baton Relay for the XXI Commonwealth Games being held on the Gold Coast in 2018 at Buckingham Palace on March 13, 2017 in London, England. Picture: Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage

10/22MARCH 17, 2006: Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clark and his wife talking to Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister John Howard.

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13/22Gold Coast Crowds wait for Queen Elizabeth II in rain at Coolangatta Surf carnival 1963.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales looks on during day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Optus Aquatic Centre on April 5, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia.Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

14/22Prince Charles, Prince of Wales looks on during day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Optus Aquatic Centre on April 5, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia.Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales looks on during the Opening Ceremony for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 4, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

15/22Prince Charles, Prince of Wales looks on during the Opening Ceremony for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 4, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

16/22Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

17/22Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (R), Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate (L) and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk attend a Welcome to Games Reception ahead of the Opening Ceremony for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 4, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Darren England - Pool/Getty Images

18/22Prince Charles, Prince of Wales (R), Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate (L) and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk attend a Welcome to Games Reception ahead of the Opening Ceremony for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 4, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. Picture: Darren England - Pool/Getty Images

19/22Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

20/22Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

21/22Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

22/22Prince Charles and Camilla at Kurrawa Surf Club for a meet and greet with Wales team members and unveiling a plaque with Mayor Tom Tate. Picture: Glenn Hampson

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