Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have wrapped up a historic visit to Australia, marking the King’s first trip as Sovereign. The visit highlighted Australia’s vibrant communities, scientific advancements, and rich cultural diversity.
During their stay in Canberra, the royal couple paid tribute to fallen Australians at the Australian War Memorial, toured Parliament House, and learnt about the unique Australian environment and the effects of climate change on local ecosystems at the National Botanic Gardens.
In Sydney, the visit featured a spectacular Fleet Review of the Royal Australian Navy, a tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House, and a community barbecue in Western Sydney, allowing the King and Queen to engage with a diverse range of Australians.
The focus of the Royal visit was on the impactful initiatives aimed at improving the lives of everyday Australians.
The King met with the Australians of the Year at the groundbreaking Melanoma Institute and engaged with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community representatives about various projects at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence.
King Charles III also visited a sustainable community housing project in NSW, which is set to provide 75 affordable homes in Sydney’s inner-west.
Queen Camilla took time to assist volunteers at OzHarvest in meal preparation and listened to women’s safety advocates at Government House, underscoring the significance of community service.
To commemorate the Royal visit, the Australian Government made a $10,000 national contribution to Greening Australia on behalf of all Australians.
This not-for-profit organisation is dedicated to restoring Australia’s diverse landscapes and protecting biodiversity for the benefit of communities, economies, and nature.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his gratitude, stating, “It was an honour to welcome The King and Queen to Australia for this historic visit, the first by a Sovereign since Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2011.”
“Their Majesties met a range of extraordinary Australians who demonstrated the best of our great country. I look forward to meeting The King again in Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.”
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