Charles, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, landed in Sydney Airport this evening, greeted by the governor-general and prime minister of Australia, and

King Charles III and Queen Camilla land in Sydney, marking first visit by reigning king to Australia

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2024-10-18 12:00:02

Charles, alongside his wife Queen Camilla, landed in Sydney Airport this evening, greeted by the governor-general and prime minister of Australia, and the NSW premier.

The monarch, accompanied by his wife Queen Camilla, arrived at Sydney Airport about 8:30pm, marking the royal couple's first royal tour to Australia since 2018.

Among those who greeted Charles and Camilla were Governor-General Sam Mostyn, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns.

Queen Camilla was presented with a posy by 12-year-old Ky, who is living with a serious blood disorder and requested to meet Their Majesties through the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and his sister Charlotte.

However, the sideways rain and soggy news crews didn't dampen the excitement of the first reigning king's visit to Australia.

The sails of the Sydney Opera House were also planned to be lit up with a photo montage of the monarchs' previous visits as they flew into Australia.