2 weeks Ago By Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Key details are out revealing a jam packed day for King Charles and Queen Camilla as they head to the nation’s capital. The royal couple are set to touch down in Canberra late on Monday morning, where they will lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial and meet members of the public around 11:00. A mass of royal fans are expected to flock to the memorial to welcome their majesties’, hoping to catch a glimpse and perhaps even snap a photo of the historic visit.
With streets set to close throughout the city amid heightened security around the royal visit, people wishing to see the King and Queen have been advised to leave plenty of time for travel. After the Australian War Memorial, King and Queen will then head to Parliament House for a ceremonial welcome to Australia’s centre of power. Cannon fire will echo across the capital as they receive a 21-gun salute and a guard honour at around 1pm.
A reception hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee Jodie Haydon will take place at Aussies Cafe inside Parliament House’s Great Hall. The cafe plays a crucial role in keeping all who work in the halls of power caffeinated. Later in the afternoon, the royal couple will part ways for separate engagements.
The King will meet with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and visit the national science agency’s National Bushfire Research Centre to meet firefighters and scients. Meanwhile, the Queen will attend an event for domestic violence survivors. Their majesties will round off the visit with a trip to the Australian National Botanic Gardens, before heading back to Sydney.
King Charles’ visit is the first by a reigning monarch in 13 years, and the first ever visit by a reigning king. More to come..
