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Anthony Albanese will rename an island in the Queen's honour to celebrate her platinum jubilee despite wanting Australia to become a republic.
The new Prime Minister has announced that Aspen Island in Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin will be renamed Queen Elizabeth II Island.
The Commonwealth is celebrating the Queen's 70 years on the throne - a milestone she reached on February 6 - from today until Sunday.
The new Prime Minister has announced that Aspen Island (pictured) in Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin will be renamed Queen Elizabeth II Island
Pictured: The Queen on a visit to Australia in 2006. She is now 96 and has ruled for 70 years
Australia will illuminate iconic buildings and monuments across the country in royal purple from tonight.
The locations include the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Parliament House and Brisbane's Victoria Bridge.
Mr Albanese, who has previously declared his respect for the 96-year-old Queen even though he is a republican, said he would be honoured to rename Aspen Island in a ceremony on Saturday.
'Today I have
