Prince Charles and Camilla have arrived in Australia to an enthusiastic reception in Longreach, Queensland.
The Western Queensland town with a population just shy of three thousand has been buzzing as locals prepared to welcome the Duke and Duchess as they arrived for the first stop on their Australian tour.
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The royal couple were greeted by the Governor General Quentin Bryce, Queensland’s premier, the Mayor of Longreach and other dignitaries as they touched down to a ceremonial welcome, kicking off their five day tour of the country.
The royal couple begin the Australian leg of their royal tour following a weekend in Papua New Guinea.
Today they will unveil a new aircraft for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, of which the Prince has been a patron since its inception in 2003, before visiting the Stockman’s Hall of Fame.
This evening, a community barbecue will be held at in the royal couple’s honour, as 350 guests from around the region gather to enjoy some local delicacies including locally sourced lamb cutlets, Queensland prawns, and XXXX beer.
The outback trip will be Camilla’s first glimpse of Australia as she lands in the country for the first time.
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The couple will leave Longreach this evening, heading south to Melbourne where Camilla will present the Melbourne cup to the race’s winner and Charles will present a trophy to the winner of the Diamond Jubilee Plate, among other engagements.
The fourteen day tour is part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and includes stops in Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Tasmania before the Duke and Duchess head to New Zealand for the final leg of their royal visit.
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