King Charles and Queen Camilla share excitement for returning to ‘beautiful’ Australia in sweet message

King Charles and Queen Camilla share excitement for returning to ‘beautiful’ Australia in sweet message

King Charles has shared a touching message from himself and Queen Camilla ahead of their touchdown on Australian soil tonight.

“Ahead of our first visit to Australia as King and Queen, we are really looking forward to returning to this beautiful country to celebrate the extraordinarily rich cultures and communities that make it so special,” the message, posted on social media, read.

“See you there!”

The royal couple will be given a soggy welcome, with heavy rain bearing down as loyal royal watchers prepare to catch a glimpse of the famous pair.

The King and Queen Camilla will be welcomed on their arrival in Sydney by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.

The trip is the couple’s first Australian visit since the King ascended to the throne in 2022 and the first by a reigning monarch since Queen Elizabeth’s 2011 tour.

But unlike that extensive 10-day trip by his mother, engagements and travel have been pared back considerably in light of the King’s cancer diagnosis in February.

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Still, the royals will be kept busy with formal dinners, wreath laying, fleet inspecting and hand-shaking during their five-day tour of Sydney and Canberra.

Members of the public will have multiple chances to glimpse Australia’s new monarch at iconic sites including the Australian War Memorial, federal parliament and the Sydney Opera House.

The Opera House sails are also due to be lit up for the couple’s arrival at Sydney Airport on Friday night before the royal couple take Saturday to recover from their 24-hour journey.

Camera IconThe video has old footage of the Royal Family’s previous trips to Australia. Credit: British Film Institute/The Royal Family YouTubeCamera IconAhead of their first visit to Australia as King and Queen, Charles and Camilla released a video to celebrate the upcoming visit. Credit: British Film Institute/The Royal Family YouTube

Official duties begin on Sunday, including a church service and a visit from Governor-General Sam Mostyn and NSW Governor Margaret Beazley.

But speculation is building that Royal Randwick could live up to its name and be graced with a discreet appearance from the couple on Saturday for the world’s richest horse race outside the United Arab Emirates, the $20 million Everest.

The pair will travel to Canberra on Monday, where they will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial before receiving an official welcome at Parliament House.

Camera IconThe royals will also meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, plant a tree, and tour the botanic gardens.

Credit: British Film Institute/The Royal Family YouTubeCamera IconThe pair will travel to Canberra on Monday, where they will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial before receiving an official welcome at Parliament House. Credit: DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

The royals will also meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, plant a tree, and tour the botanic gardens.

Fans will be able to see the pair about midday at the For Our Country memorial, which commemorates the military service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Sydneysiders will be able to see the King and Queen at the Opera House on Tuesday about 1.30pm WST.

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