July 15th 2024.
Great news, everyone! It has been officially confirmed that Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will be paying a visit to Australia in October. Our very own Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shared the exciting news on Monday, revealing that he and Governor-General Sam Mostyn will be welcoming the royal couple to our beautiful country. This will be King Charles III's first visit to Australia as the sovereign, making it a truly special occasion.
According to Xinhua news agency, this will also mark the first time a reigning British monarch has visited Australia since Queen Elizabeth II's trip back in 2011. As we eagerly await their arrival, it's worth noting that King Charles has actually been to Australia 15 times before, but never as the king. His most recent visit was in 2018, when the Commonwealth Games were held on the Gold Coast.
In a statement released by Albanese, he expressed his honor and excitement to welcome the king and queen to the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales. "They are always welcome visitors," he added. As part of the preparations for their visit, the federal government also unveiled the official Australian portraits of the royal couple. In the pictures, King Charles can be seen wearing the sovereign's badge of the Order of Australia, while Queen Camilla is wearing a special brooch that was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II during her first trip to Australia in 1954.
After their trip to Australia, the king and queen will then travel to Samoa to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. However, it has been confirmed by Buckingham Palace that they will not be able to make a stop in New Zealand due to health reasons. Earlier this year, King Charles was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, making it necessary for them to limit their travels.
Nevertheless, we are thrilled to have the royal couple coming to our shores and we can't wait to show them the warmth and hospitality of our people. Let's all get ready to give them a warm welcome and make their visit a memorable one. Stay tuned for more updates on their trip!
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