Australian symbols will be placed at the forefront of a touching memorial service to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
The late monarch will be mourned in a national memorial service at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday, during a one-off public holiday for the nation.
A 1954 painting of the Queen by eight-time Archibald Prize winner Sir William Dargie will be the centrepiece of the service.
The painting will be surrounded by Australia's floral emblem the golden wattle and some of her favourite flowers, sweet peas and dahlias.
The late Queen opened the parliament in May 1988.
Thursday's service will be broadcast live across the nation from 11am (AEST) and begin with a minute's silence.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the service would allow the nation to reflect on the late Queen's life of dedication and service.
"Her Majesty had a deep affection with Australia and Australians have remembered her fondly since her passing," he said.
"The Queen lived her life with an air of dignity and grace that will be remembered for centuries to come."
Australian singer Anthony Callea will perform at the service.
Mr Albanese said he and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would give short tributes to the late monarch.
A state service of thanksgiving for her majesty has meanwhile been held at St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide.
Thursday evening's event, for 450 people in person and others watching on screens outside, was an opportunity for South Australians to pay tribute to the Queen for many years of "truly incredible service", Premier Peter Malinauskas said.
