The first Royal walkabout

[LouisFerdinand]

The first Royal walkabout took place during the visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to Australia and New Zealand in 1970. 
The practice was introduced to allow them to meet a greater number of people, not just officials and dignitaries.

[Duch_Luver_4ever]

 :goodpost: and Diana took it to the top level starting in 1983 with the Commonwealth tours that year, doubt we'll see crowds and mania like that in our lifetime again.....