June 21st 2024.
According to sources, King Charles and Queen Camilla are preparing for their first official visit to Australia since becoming the reigning monarchs. The royal couple is set to spend six days in the country before continuing their tour in Samoa and other parts of the region. While the news has not been confirmed by Buckingham Palace, sources say that officials are finalizing the plans and an announcement can be expected in the upcoming weeks.
The visit is highly anticipated, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressing his excitement and efforts to make it happen back in March. He shared, "The King has shown his compassion for Australians affected by recent natural disasters, just as Australians have shown compassion and support for the King following his cancer diagnosis." He also added that the royal family is always welcome in Australia and that the government is coordinating with states and territories for the visit.
This visit holds significance as it will be the first time a reigning monarch has visited Australia since the late Queen Elizabeth's tour in 2011. It will also be King Charles' first global tour since his cancer diagnosis in February. Although he returned to his duties in April, he has been taking a step back to focus on his chemotherapy treatment.
King Charles and Camilla last visited Australia in 2018 for the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast. This will be their first visit as the official monarchs, with their previous trip being as the Prince and Duchess of Wales. It is also worth noting that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, also made a trip to Australia in the same year. The royal family's presence in Australia has always been welcomed and this visit will surely be no different.
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