But royal supporters the Australian Monarchist League is trying to encourage its 15, 000 members to get out and welcome the Queen, especially in the big cities where republican sentiment is strongest.
BBC: Low-key Australian welcome for Queen
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Colchester and Southend both lost out to Chelmsford to become one of three new UK cities named as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
BBC: Colchester and Southend reflect on failed city bids