King Charles Australia tour

2024 - 10 - 21

King Charles and Camilla's Aussie Adventure: Alpacas, Protests, and Tim Tams!

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Join King Charles and Queen Camilla as they take Australia by storm, mingling with crowds, experiencing protests, and even meeting an alpaca!

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have officially kicked off their much-anticipated six-day tour of Australia, marking their first royal visit since his ascension to the throne. The couple began their adventures with a warm church service, setting an inviting tone for their journey. Crowds gathered excitedly at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to catch a glimpse of the duo, who were all smiles despite encountering more than just friendly faces; one MP was spotted protesting nearby, highlighting the diverse sentiments surrounding the royal visit.

Throughout the day, King Charles demonstrated his charm and wit as he greeted thousands of well-wishers while making quirky references to time. After participating in a lunch in Sydney, he presented an hourglass to the hosts, cleverly remarking on the fleeting nature of time—perfectly encapsulating the significance of this visit. Not to be overlooked, lovely photos of the couple interacting with an adorable alpaca went viral, further endearing them to the local population.

In addition to royal tours across Sydney's iconic landmarks, the King and Queen are set to engage with local leaders like Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It appears that this royal tour merges history with a dash of modern-day Australian politics, especially when some unexpected heckling from Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe saw the couple navigate more serious conversations amidst the celebrations.

Back to the fun side of things! It wasn't all serious discussion during the trip—King Charles and Queen Camilla were also presented with a delicious Aussie treat: Tim Tams! These creamy chocolate biscuits are legendary down under, and seeing the royals indulge in this classic sweet only highlights their relatable side, bringing together the dignified with the delightful.

Did you know? This tour is extra special as it's the first time in a decade that the current monarch has visited Australia! Also, the connection between the British royal family and Australia runs deep, showcasing the joy and challenges of contemporary monarchy—reminding us that sometimes even kings can share a laugh over a sweet treat or a furry friend!

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King Charles to begin Australia tour with church service (BBC News)

King Charles and Queen Camilla are on a six-day tour of Australia, their first since the King ascended to the throne.

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King Charles greets happy crowds, a protesting MP and one alpaca ... (Reuters)

Among the thousand plus well-wishers gathered to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Monday was Hephner, ...

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Live updates: Senator outburst as King Charles speaks (9News)

Welcome to our live coverage as King Charles III and Queen Camilla visit Canberra as they continue their ...

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King Charles Greets Happy Crowds, a Protesting MP and One ... (U.S. News & World Report)

By Lewis Jackson. CANBERRA (Reuters) -Among the thousand plus well-wishers gathered to greet King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Australian War Memorial ...

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King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less ... (The Guardian)

After a day of rest, monarch appears at Sydney lunch in his honour and gives hosts an hourglass while joking about swift passage of time.

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Watch live: King Charles and Queen Camilla continue tour of ... (The Independent)

Other activities include a Fleet Review of the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney Harbour, as well as a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament ...

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Anthony Albanese welcomes the king and Lidia Thorpe is removed ... (ABC News)

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's second official day of engagements included stops at Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.

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Where and when you can see King and Queen as they visit Canberra (9News)

Royal fans in Canberra have the opportunity to greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla today when they tr...

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla greet alpaca, given Tim Tams as ... (ABC News)

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have landed in Australia's capital as they begin their second official day of royal engagements.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Australia tour: Royals sunbake on ... (7NEWS.com.au)

After a cold and rainy start to the royal tour, Sydney's iconic sunny weather finally decided to say hello on Sunday - and King Charles and Queen Camilla ...

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Live updates as King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Australia (Daily Mail)

King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Australia this week on the first royal tour of the country since he succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II. Here's ...

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King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on ... (Aljazeera.com)

British king and queen are on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.

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King Charles Australia visit wrap: key moments from day two of the ... (The Guardian)

King says Australia's climate leadership of 'critical importance' in Parliament House address disrupted by Indigenous senator's protest.

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Indigenous senator yells at King Charles during Australia trip (ABC News)

An Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australia's parliament.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the nation's capital (SBS)

King Charles and Queen Camilla are in Australia on a royal tour. It's the King's 17th visit to Australia, though it's his inaugural visit as monarch.

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King Charles III heckled on Australia visit by lawmaker accusing him ... (CBS News)

King Charles heckled by an Australian senator calling him a "genocidalist" and sneezed on by an alpaca during his official royal tour.

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Royal fans to farewell King and Queen on final day of Australia tour (9News)

Thousands of royal fans are expected to greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla across today Sydney when ...

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King Charles Gets Snubbed and Heckled During Australia Trip (New York Magazine)

King Charles and Queen Camilla's Australia tour is off to a rough start. The first Commonwealth tour since Charles's cancer diagnosis raised health concerns ...

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Not my King, Australian senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at Charles (BBC News)

Senator interrupts ceremony in Australian capital city of Canberra on the second official day of royal engagements.

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Live: King Charles visits national Indigenous centre in Sydney as ... (ABC News)

King Charles III and Queen Camilla's third and final official day of engagements in Australia will include stops at the Sydney Opera House and the Royal ...

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Royal visit Australia LIVE updates: Large crowds expected as King ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

King Charles and Queen Camilla have a full day of events in Sydney. Follow along for all the live updates.

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Royals put barbecue skills to the test (NEWS.com.au)

King Charles has met a number of “inspiring Australians”, including the NSW Police Inspector who was the hero of the Bondi stabbings, as he continues ...

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'Welcome to Gadigal land': elders greet King in Sydney (Education – Australian Associated Press)

King Charles has been greeted by Indigenous dancers and a meal of kangaroo pies during a visit to inner-city Sydney on the final full day of his brief royal ...

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'This is not your land': Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupts King Charles ... (9News)

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has interrupted King Charles' visit to Parliament House, calling out durin...

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Key moments from King Charles and Queen Camilla's royal ... (ABC News)

The royal couple met enthusiastic crowds at Sydney Opera House after a busy day attending a community barbecue in Parramatta, fit with sheepdogs and sausage ...

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Troubling Kate message in Charles tour (NEWS.com.au)

The royal rota, the press agencies, palace watchers: All their eyes today are about to be on the unlikeliest of places like a library in Sydney's formerly ...

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King Charles Australia: King and Queen turn sausages as hundreds ... (The Australian Financial Review)

King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoyed a barbeque in Parramatta before heading towards the CBD; Hero Bondi stabbing police officer to meet visiting royals.

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