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[post_page_title]The Australian tour that changed everything[/post_page_title]

In 1983, at only 21, the Princess of Wales embarked on her first overseas tour as member of the Royal Family. In fact, it was the first time she’d ever been abroad, period. The 40-day tour of Australia and New Zealand was painstakingly recreated in season four of The Crown, and with good reason. It was a milestone for both the couple and the Royal Family.

The Australian tour that changed everything

It was the biggest royal trip Down Under since Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1954, and as many as 40,000 people gathered to see them on each outing. Looking beneath the surface, however, showed a decidedly different picture…

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