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@LaTrioli (Virginia Trioli) A rotten Z class tram! Why didnt they do up a beautiful old W class tram for the queen? No style.

By InvestSMART · 27 Oct 2011

By InvestSMART ·
27 Oct 2011

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@LaTrioli (Virginia Trioli) A rotten Z class tram! Why didnt they do up a beautiful old W class tram for the queen? No style.

@DBreban (Daniel Breban) The republican movement must be shattered by the scenes in Melbourne. The city is packed.

@NicMatthews (Nicolas Matthews) Queen has just set precedence. From this day I am never buying a train/tram ticket again! Cheers Queeny!

@gustodian (Gus Poskus) WOW! I'm stoked granddaughter Mia just gave the queen flowers and queen touched her hand and got on tv!

@Andy_Downunda (Andrew Watson) This is heartwarming. Smiles from young children as they present a momento to The Queen. Proud 2 b a Melbournian & a Royalist.

@sarah_phillips (Sarah Phillips) To the kids saying that seeing the Queen is their dream, I think they should aim a little higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What does the article say about public reaction to the Queen’s visit to Melbourne?

The article is a collection of social media posts showing strong public interest: people described Melbourne as "packed," shared heartwarming scenes of children presenting flowers to the Queen, and posted proud or emotional reactions from local royalists.

How did social media describe crowd sizes and the atmosphere during the Queen’s visit?

Social posts quoted in the article repeatedly said Melbourne was "packed," conveying a busy, celebratory atmosphere with many people out on the streets to see the Queen.

Were there opposing political reactions on social media about the royal visit?

Yes. The article includes contrasting views: one post said the republican movement "must be shattered" by the scenes in Melbourne, while another user expressed pride in being both a Melbournian and a Royalist, showing mixed political sentiment.

What light-hearted or local transport commentary appeared in the social media posts?

Several posts made local transport jokes and observations, including a critical comment calling a "rotten Z class tram" and a suggestion that they should have refurbished a "beautiful old W class tram" for the Queen, plus a joking post about never buying a tram or train ticket again in honor of the Queen.

Does the article include personal or family reactions to the Queen’s appearance?

Yes — the article quotes a proud grandparent saying their granddaughter Mia gave the Queen flowers and that the Queen touched her hand, highlighting personal, emotional moments shared by individuals.

How were children portrayed in the social media coverage of the Queen’s visit?

Children were shown as central, heartwarming figures: posts described young children smiling while presenting mementos to the Queen and mentioned comments about seeing the Queen being a dream for some kids.

Did the social media posts use humor or set any memorable one-liners about the event?

Yes. The article includes humorous lines such as someone saying the Queen "set precedence" and they would "never buying a train/tram ticket again," and lighthearted jabs about tram styles and etiquette.

What overall tone does the article’s social media selection convey about the royal visit?

The selected posts convey a mixture of tones — celebratory and proud, warmly emotional (especially around children and family moments), lightly humorous about local quirks like trams, and politically vocal with both royalist and republican reactions.