King Charles and Queen Camilla have officially landed in Australia!
Their majesties arrived at Sydney Kingsford Smith airport on Friday evening and were greeted by a number of Australian dignitaries, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.
The Governor General of Australia, Ms Sam Mostyn AC, was also there, as was the NSW Premier Chris Minns.
Mr Albanese’s fiancé Jodie Haydon and Chris Minns’ mother Cara Minns were also present.
You can see the royal’s full tour itinerary here, including opportunities to meet them in person!
Friday
King Charles and Queen Camilla as they arrive
Sydney Kingsford Smith airport
The King and Queen arrived at Sydney airport on Friday evening.
Friday
Prime Minister Albanese greets the King as he arrives
Sydney Kingsford Smith airport
Their majesties were welcomed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese upon arrival at Sydney airport along with his partner Jodie Haydon.
Friday
The King shakes hands with NSW Premier Chris Minns
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Premier of NSW Chris Minns was also at the airport to welcome the royals to the country, here he is pictured shaking hands with King Charles.
Sunday
Arriving for the church service
St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney
On Sunday morning, the King and Queen attended a church service in North Sydney for their second official day of engagements.
Before the service, the royals met with the Archbishop of Sydney, The Most Reverend Kanishka Raffel and the Bishop of North Sydney, The Right Reverend Chris Edwards.
Also in attendance was the Governor General Sam Mostyn AC and the Governor General Margaret Beazley.
Sunday
Meeting with local children
St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney
Children who attend the local Sunday school also had the chance to meet the King and Queen prior to the service
Sunday
Crowds waiting to meet the royal couple
St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney
Crowds have gathered at their majesties’ first public event on the whirlwind royal tour.
Sunday
A small curtsy
St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney
Inside the church, a small girl greets the King and Queen with a curtsy.
Sunday
Meeting the public
St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney
The King and Queen meet the waiting crowds after the church service. Many brought cards, gifts and flowers for the royals.
Sunday
King Charles waves to the waiting crowds
NSW Parliament House
Arriving at NSW Parliament House for his second engagement, King Charles waves to waiting crowds hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal.
Sunday
A gift to mark the bicentenary
NSW Parliament House
The King attended an event to celebrate the bicentenary of the NSW Legislative Council. To mark the occasion, he delivered a speech and also gifted an hour glass to Parliament. Pictured with him is President of the NSW Legislative Council Ben Franklin.
Sunday
Meeting more royal fans
NSW Parliament House
Following the event, the King met with more enthusiastic members of the public.
Sunday
A fist bump
NSW Parliament House
In a surprise request, a member of the public requested a fist bump from King Charles which he was more than happy to oblige.
Monday
Arrival in Canberra
Canberra Airport
King Charles and Queen Camilla were met with a warm reception when they arrived in Canberra, the second city on their Australian itinerary.
Monday
Smiling faces
Canberra Airport
There were many people of all ages present to welcome Their Majesties to Canberra.
Monday
An alpaca
Canberra Airport
The King and Queen were not only met by smiling faces, there was also a man with his alpaca waiting to greet them!
Monday
Joined by Anthony Albanese
Parliament House
The King was accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House.
Monday
War Memorial visit
Australian War Memorial
Charles and Camilla signed the visitor’s book at the Australian War Memorial.
Monday
Parliament House speech
Parliament House
King Charles delivered a speech while at Parliament House.
Monday
War Memorial visit
Australian War Memorial
Charles and Camilla visited the poppies display.
Monday
A discussion on family and domestic violence
Government House
Camilla attended a talk about the epidemic of family and domestic violence in Australia, hosted by the Governor-General.
Tuesday
Smoking ceremony
National Centre of Indigenous Excellence
King Charles participated in a traditional smoking ceremony during a visit to the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Parramatta.
Tuesday
Farewell
Sydney Opera House
To conclude the Australian leg of their royal tour, Charles and Camilla were met by thousands of people at the Sydney Opera House!
Tuesday
Farewell
Sydney Opera House
The King and Queen posed in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge to conclude their Australia visit.
