Royal yacht sprayed by aboriginal protesters

Title
Royal yacht sprayed by aboriginal protesters
Genre
Interview
TX Date
28 Apr 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:01:08
Description
The royal yacht Britannia is at the centre of a security row during the Queen’s tour of Australia. Protesters supporting aboriginal rights managed to get alongside the ship in Brisbane Harbour and spray the hull with graffiti. Commander David Smith, on board the Britannia, plays down the vandalism and refuses to comment on security. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
David Smith
Keywords
Australia; Political protests; Queen Elizabeth II; Royal visits; Indigenous populations; Royal family; Royalty; Yachts; Vandalism; HMY Britannia

How to cite this record

LBC/IRN, "Royal yacht sprayed by aboriginal protesters". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/lbc/search/index.php/segment/0003600298005 (Accessed 11 Jun 2025)