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Dame Pattie Maie Menzies GBE (2 March 1899 – 30 August 1995) was the wife of Australia's longest-serving Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies.
Pattie Menzies served the longest term as prime ministerial spouse, from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. She was a widely respected public figure, and was made Dame Grand Cross of the British Empire in 1954.
National Archives of Australia. Dame Pattie Maie Menzies (1899–1995), prime minister’s wife and charity worker, was born on 2 March 1899 at Alexandra, Victoria, eldest of three daughters of locally born parents John William Leckie, farmer, manufacturer, and politician, and his wife May Beatrice, née Johnston.
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Born2 March, 1899, Alexandra Victoria Australia. Died30 August, 1995. OccupationCommunity worker. Download content. Summary. On 1 January 1954, Pattie Menzies was appointed Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (Civil).
Pattie Maie Menzies was the wife of Robert Menzies. Born Pattie Maie Leckie, she married Menzies on 27 September 1920. Pattie was daughter of John William Leckie (1872-1947), who served in Menzies' first cabinet. She was a strong supporter of her husband's political career.
On 27 September 1920, Menzies married Pattie Leckie at Kew Presbyterian Church in Melbourne. Pattie Leckie was the eldest daughter of John Leckie , a Deakinite Commonwealth Liberal who was elected the member for the Electoral district of Benambra in the Victorian Legislative Assembly in 1913.
1 de jul. de 2022 · Sir Robert, as the junior knight, walked at the head of the 12 other Knights of the Thistle. Dame Pattie Menzies and her son, Mr. Kenneth Menzies, walked with members of the Royal household in the procession to the Cathedral. The Queen took her place in the Royal stall and Sir Robert stood before her.
