The Royal Tour: Ceylon -- H.M. Queen Elizabeth and H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh will stay in Colombo from April 10th - April 13th. Mount *****, Colombo, is one of the most pleasant spots on the ***** with its azure sea, palm fronds rustling in the ***** breezes and huge rollers breaking on the golden ***** Lavinia is a great attraction to visitors. Beautiful Mt. Lavinia beach, a short drive from Colombo, offers swimming in the shark-tree Indian Ocean. April 12, 1954. (Photo by Rosemary Gilliat, Camera Press).