Fiji 1953 Royal Visit

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

Visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

Stamp issue of 1938 but with portrait of Queen Elizabeth II 

and overprinted "ROYAL VISIT 1953"

Fiji - 1951 Health Stamps

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

 1951 Health Stamps

Fiji - 1953 - Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

Queen Elizabeth II  Coronation

On 2nd June 1953 Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan and Ceylon, thus assuming the role of Head of the Commonwealth. Elizabeth ascended to the throne of these countries following the death of his father, King George VI. During the coronation ceremony, Queen Elizabeth swore an oath to uphold the law in his kingdom and take over the government of the Church of England.

Fiji - 1946 - WW II victory

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

In 1946 in the British Empire are issued stamps to celebrate 

the end of World War II and the return of peace

Fiji - 1937 - George VI Coronation

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth 

King George VI became king after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in december 1936. Her coronation took place on may 12, 1937, the date previously intended for Edward's coronation. In throughout the British Empire is emitted stamps to celebrate the event.

Fiji - 1968 - Trans-Pacific Flight

The Republic of the Fiji Islands, is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The country occupies an archipelago of about 322 islands, of which 106 are permanently inhabited, and 522 islets. In 1874 the islands became a British colony and remained so until the proclamation of independence, which was granted only in 1970.

1968

40th anniv. of the first Trans-Pacific Flight through Fiji 

under Capt. Charles Kingsford-Smith.
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