King Charles, Queen Camilla visit Australian War Memorial in Canberra
King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra where they were met with loud cheers from onlookers.
The King and Queen were greeted by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, then shaking hands with other dignitaries.
The royals were then escorted to the roll of honour, where they both placed a poppy as a mark of respect.
An ambulance crew was called to help an elderly woman who sat down after feeling unwell. She had been in a prize position on the official Crowe line that is expecting to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Charles again went off script and walked over to the public, shaking hands with hundreds of Australians who shared greetings, and well wishes for the monarch.
Camera IconA royal supporter stands in line to get into the Australian War Memorial ahead of Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to Canberra. Credit: Mark Baker/AAPIMAGE
Before the royal couple arrived, a group of about two dozen Indigenous protesters started chants outside the Australian War Memorial.
Chanting “always was, always will be Aboriginal land” the group was situated away from where their Majesties eventually appeared.
About two dozen police are on hand to protestors stay in a designated area, away from the several hundred people who have gathered to catch a glimpse of the royals.
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