King Charles and Queen Camilla received a warm welcome when they landed in Canberra on Monday, marking their first visit to Australia's capital in almost a decade.
Anna Valentine looked radiant in an elegant white silk crepe dress that once belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth, perfectly complemented by a stunning diamond and pearl brooch.
This will be Carlos's 16th official visit to Australia, a country that has special meaning for him as he spent six months there as a teenager in 1966. However, the trip was his first major overseas engagement and was very exciting. His cancer diagnosis in February.
Upon arrival, the royal couple visited the Australian War Memorial, where they laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier.
It was a moving visit to the site, which they last visited in 2015, and large crowds gathered to catch a glimpse of the royals. Georgia Bray, a Republican present at the meeting, joined the celebrations.
“I was a Republican, but today I am a monarchist,” Georgia said with a smile. “I am Australian and Australians are polite. “We will give our king and queen a warm welcome.”
Among the royalists was Lyndon Martin of Melbourne, who wore a crown and a tunic adorned with Union Jacks. Lyndon had already met Charles the day before in Sydney and was looking forward to a second meeting.
© Swimming pool“I was lucky enough to meet King Charles in Sydney yesterday, so I hope to see him again today,” she enthused. “This is a great opportunity to welcome the King to Australia and make sure he is very happy at home.”
The King and Queen's tour of Canberra included a visit to Parliament, where they were welcomed by senior ministers, members of the judiciary and military officers. The monarchs also highlighted Australia's efforts to combat the country's infamous bushfires. At the National Wildfire Behavior Research Laboratory, Charles, a lifelong advocate for environmental causes, witnessed a demonstration of the “PyroTron,” a state-of-the-art wind tunnel designed to simulate the deadly effects of wildfires. Australian foresters.
© Saeed KhanCharles and Camilla began their Australian tour in Sydney, where they were greeted by hundreds of supporters outside St Thomas' Anglican Church on Sunday after attending a service. The enthusiasm of the crowd was undeniable, a testament to the affection for the British Royal Family in the Commonwealth.
The royal couple will continue their tour with further engagements in Sydney on Tuesday before heading to Samoa.
© Marcos BakerThere they will attend a meeting of the British Commonwealth of Nations, reflecting Charles' commitment to strengthening ties with Commonwealth countries.
For Charles, the visit represents a return to a country he loves, but as he overcomes his health challenges, he reaffirms his commitment to the causes he has championed throughout his life.
Our intrepid hosts Andrea Camano and Emmy Griffiths: Hello! Join royal editor Emily Nash to discuss King Charles and Queen Camilla's long-awaited visit to Australia.
