July 23, 2013
All babies born in Queensland on Monday, July 22, will receive a special commemorative boxed medallion from the State Government struck in honour of the birth of the latest – and as yet unnamed – member of the Royal Family.
Premier Campbell Newman said Queensland would also mark the birth of the future King by making available special commemorative birth certificates for children born in the State in 2013 and lighting up landmark buildings in shades of blue.
The State Government may also name a major civic building after the Prince of Cambridge or one of his parents, after seeking feedback from Queenslanders.
“Like all other Queenslanders I am overjoyed for the Duke and Duchess and their families and it is only fitting that we celebrate the birth of the future monarch in a significant way,” Mr Newman said.
“On behalf of all Queenslanders, I congratulate the Royal family and hope the new parents will consider coming to Queensland soon for a visit.”
Queensland hospitals will contact parents whose babies were born on July 22 to gauge their interest in receiving a commemorative medallion.
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Federal LNP Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott said he was delighted by the news of the Royal birth.
“I, like many, was swept up in the excitement of the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son,” Mr Scott said.
“They stand as a great example for the monarchy and I’m sure many in the Maranoa were also delighted by the baby’s arrival.”
Mr Scott said Maranoa had “led the charge” during the 1999 referendum to make sure the Queen remained head of state.
“More than 75 per cent of voters in the Maranoa electorate voted no to a republic. In fact, the Maranoa had the highest recorded “no” vote of any constituency in Australia,” Mr Scott said.
