The King and Queen to visit Australia this autumn

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The King and Queen to visit Australia this autumn

The King and Queen of Australia will go down under and to Samoa this October

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa in October, as the King takes on more public duties while receiving cancer treatment.

The pair will carry out engagements in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, before heading to Samoa for a Commonwealth summit.

The King will make the lengthy journey despite his diagnosis for an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year.

But Buckingham Palace have confirmed that the couple will not visit New Zealand, saying doctors have advised against an extended visit on health grounds.

"In close consultation with the Australian and New Zealand prime ministers, and with due regard for the pressures of time and logistics, it has therefore been agreed to limit the visit to Samoa and Australia only," the Palace said in a statement.

This will be the King's first visit to Australia as Monarch. It is also his first official overseas tour since his cancer diagnosis.

In Samoa, they will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

In Australia, their programme includes visits to the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales.

The couple are expected to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm), which brings together delegations from the 56 countries in the Commonwealth.

Further details of the visit to the two countries are expected to be announced shortly, and the couple's programme and schedule changes will be subject to doctor's advice.

The 75-year-old monarch last visited Australia in 2018 with the Queen for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

The Australian Government recently abolished the Ministry for a Republic, conceding that another referendum on the monarchy isn't going to happen.

A shame they haven't done a post-Coronation tour of all the realms, but the Queen is known to dislike long haul travel.

Following the failure of 'The Voice' referendum in Australia, Prime Minister Albanese recently abolished the Republic Ministry de facto accepting that a republic isn't going to happen - which is what I predicted wayyyy back even when Queen Elizabeth II was alive. I fully expect to see a King William V and then King George VII on the throne of Australia within our lifetimes.

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Details of upcoming trip released.

More details have been announced about the Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia in October.

Find out more about their upcoming visit here: https://t.co/VLY6HP0ghh pic.twitter.com/KoaJk5zvQV

— Australian Government (@ausgov) September 12, 2024

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to Canberra and Sydney during their visit to Australia from 18 to 23 October.

The King and Queen will be welcomed to Parliament House in Canberra by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. His Majesty will address a reception for political and community leaders, and prominent Australians who have excelled in the fields of health, arts, culture and sports. Their Majesties will also lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial and visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander memorial, ‘For Our Country’.

The King will visit the CSIRO to learn more about their efforts to tackle bushfires, and meet Australian of the Year recipients Professor Georgina Long AO and Professor Richard Scolyer AO to learn about their ground-breaking melanoma research. His Majesty will also meet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives to learn about their work in supporting the local community and strengthening culture.

In Sydney, The King and Queen will conduct a Fleet Review of the Royal Australian Navy and attend a community barbecue.

Queen Camilla will also meet with children who have previously participated in The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, contribute in a discussion on domestic violence, and meet representatives of charity GIVIT.

While The King has previously made 16 visits to Australia, this will be his first as Sovereign following his Accession in 2022 and the first visit to Australia by a reigning monarch since 2011.

Their Majesties will then travel to Samoa to join leaders of the 56 Commonwealth nations for the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

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Latest poll on the Australian monarchy has support for the monarchy rising under King Charles III.

👑NEW POLL ALERT: A NewsCorp’s Pulse of Australia poll has found that support for a republic has fallen to 33% with 45% respondents saying Australia should remain a constitutional monarchy.

More info here: https://t.co/98klfuVfCL#VoteNoRepublic #GodSaveTheKing pic.twitter.com/I17qikHx1O

— The Australian Monarchist League (@Austmonarchist) October 13, 2024

Australia will welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla from 18-23 October.

Mark your diaries as there will be opportunities to see The King and Queen as they visit Sydney and Canberra. pic.twitter.com/Dz8pa5uK9O

— Australian Government (@ausgov) October 11, 2024

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The King and Queen have just touched down in Sydney, Australia.

Interestingly, this is the first visit of a King of Australia.... to Australia, as King.

'This is a historic moment for His Majesty the King.'

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Sydney to embark on their first Australian tour as Monarchs. pic.twitter.com/t10GX3lYmE

— GB News (@GBNEWS) October 18, 2024

The Sydney Opera House lights up with images of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s previous official visits Down Under, as they touch down in Australia 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/n1KRDRSIta

— Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) October 18, 2024

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A great turnout in both Sydney and Canberra to see the King and Queen.

Today the King took a royal salute from the Australian Army, and addressed both Houses of Parliament. He also held private audiences with the Governor-General, the Governor of NSW and the Prime Minister, and Leader of His Majesty's Official Opposition.

What a backdrop! 🌉🤩

After a rest day at the beautiful Admiralty House, today Their Majesties will begin their first day of official engagements in Australia. 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/bC8LKEbtWT

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 19, 2024

Difficult to capture the scale of the crowds here in North Sydney, but more than a thousand people are estimated to be braving the heat for a chance to meet The King and Queen in person.

A large security presence is in the area, with several roads closed. pic.twitter.com/cNfU2NY5ru

— Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) October 20, 2024

Shouts of ‘Long live The King’

pic.twitter.com/kM4lVhaCho

— Daniel J. Devane 🇬🇧 (@DanielJDevane) October 20, 2024

Hello Canberra! 👋🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/z2SlJEiFcf

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 21, 2024

Opinion: If the polls are anything to be believed, the republican cause in Australia seems to be going backwards since the queen passed away two years ago. Read more: https://t.co/RiBGEHf289 pic.twitter.com/OVoSBscI4X

— The Australian (@australian) October 21, 2024

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Thousands turned out to Sydney Harbour to meet the King and Queen of Austalia. The King has also been promoted to the roles of Admiral of the Royal Australian Navy, Field Marshal of the Australian Army and Royal Australian Airforce Marshal. Their Majesties conducted a Fleet review in the habour whereby the Head of State (The King) inspects the Australian Armed Forces.

A hugely successful trip! They'll now go on to Samoa where the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting is being hosted.

With a backdrop of the stunning Sydney Harbour, Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have overseen a fleet review of Royal @Australian_Navy ships.

After the Fleet Review, the Royal @AusAirForce conducted an aerial flypast over the harbour. @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/RjBbfp8QKb

— Australian Government (@ausgov) October 22, 2024

Presenting Their Majesties with a taste of NSW. pic.twitter.com/iQqg557VR9

— Chris Minns (@ChrisMinnsMP) October 22, 2024

Wow.. big crowds! Great to see. https://t.co/VibS0NmYXD

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) October 22, 2024

10,000 people gathered at the Sydney Opera House to see Their Majesties. Just under 8,000 were in the official protected zone, plus a further 2,000 outside 🇦🇺 https://t.co/ad6canlzE8

— Cameron Walker (@CameronDLWalker) October 22, 2024

HM King Charles III and Queen Camilla have conducted a fleet review of @Australian_Navy warships in 🇦🇺Sydney Harbour pic.twitter.com/WUxRon1oFf

— Navy Lookout (@NavyLookout) October 22, 2024