Australians have had their first chance to meet Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. After they attended a church service today at St Thomas' Anglican Church, North Sydney The King and Queen met parishioners, children and members of the public.
Environment and sustainability were the theme of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s afternoon in Canberra. The King and Queen planted two Snow Gum trees on the grounds of Government House and visited the Australian National Botanic Gardens to learn more about Australian flora, particularly the impact of climate change on Australian ecosystems. Guided by an Indigenous National Park Ranger from Booderee National Park in Jervis Bay, The King and Queen toured the rainforest gully, which showcases plants from the diverse rainforests from Tasmania to Queensland. The King also visited the CSIRO National Bushfire Research Laboratory, meeting scientists and members of the ACT Rural Fire Service to learn more about the centre’s work to help manage bushfires and keep firefighters safe. For more than five decades, The King has used his unique position and passion for nature to champion action for the environment and a sustainable future.
This afternoon at Parliament House, on the completion of a 21-gun salute, His Majesty King Charles III inspected the Royal Guard of Honour, accompanied by the Royal Guard Commander and His Majesty’s Australian Equerry. The King and Queen then attended a Parliamentary reception, hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms Jodie Haydon which was also attended by community leaders and Australians who have excelled in the fields of health, arts, culture and sport.
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have paid their respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Australian War Memorial. At the roll of honour, The King placed a poppy against the name of Wiradjuri serviceman Private William Punch. The Queen placed a poppy against the name of Private William James Johnson. At the For our Country memorial, The King and Queen received an overview of the Memorial and Navy Sub Lieutenant Jordan Bradshaw sounded the didgeridoo. The King and Queen also met AWM Council member, Lorraine Hatton OAM, Second Indigenous Elder, before departing.
The Sydney Opera House sails are illuminated tonight to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia. The illuminations show images of The King’s previous Australian visits.
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Australia. They were greeted on arrival by HE the Hon Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, HE the Hon Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns. The Queen was presented with flowers by 12-year-old Ky and his sister Charlotte. Ky requested to meet The King and Queen through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Their Majesties will formally commence their Australian tour on Sunday. Make-A-Wish Australia
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