Royals

Charles and Camilla a hit in Papua New Guinea

The Duchess of Cornwall might not be everyone’s favourite royal, but she got a rock star’s reception in Papua New Guinea.

Camilla and her husband Prince Charles arrived in the nation’s capital Port Moresby on Saturday evening and were met by a large crowd of cheering locals.

The royal couple have spent the past two days touring villages and meeting their many fans.

This afternoon they will depart Papua New Guinea and fly to Longreach in Queensland to begin their Australian tour.

The royal couple were met by hundreds of locals.

Charles and Camilla arriving in Port Moresby.

Charles and Camilla seemed tired from their long haul flight.

Charles and Camilla seemed happy to be in PNG.

Charles talks to a member of the defence force on Sunday.

Camilla in Port Moresby on Sunday.

The royal couple with dancing locals in Boera Village on Sunday.

Camilla braved the heat, cooling herself with a traditional fan.

Boera village school kids were thrilled to catch a glimpse of the royals.

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