A huge crowd turned out to see The King and Queen as their visit to Australia drew to a close.
King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by thousands of people as they toured the Sydney Opera House which is marking its 50th anniversary this year.
Embed from Getty ImagesTheir Majesties did a walkabout at the iconic building at the landmark which is celebrating its half a century throughout 2024.
Embed from Getty ImagesMany in the crowd were waving flags while Queen Camilla was presented with dozens of bunches of flowers as she chatted to those who had come to see her.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe visit to the Opera House came at the end of a packed day for The King and Queen.
Embed from Getty ImagesEarlier, His Majesty had visited the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence where he took part in a traditional smoking ceremony with of Traditional Owners and community representatives from the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe King also met First Nations representatives as well as Elders from Sydney and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations.
Embed from Getty ImagesLater, he launched of The King’s Foundation Australia, a new charity inspired by The King’s Foundation. It will work to build sustainable communities that have a transformative effect on lives.
The Queen, meanwhile, spent time at the Green Square Library in Sydney as part of her ongoing work to promote literacy and reading.
Embed from Getty ImagesShe also helped cook lunch at Refettorio OzHarvest, a social impact collaboration with Food for Soul which uses rescued food to make vegetarian meals for those experiencing food insecurity. During her visit, Queen Camilla was made an honorary member of the Order of the Teaspoon, a scheme to encourage random acts of kindness.
Embed from Getty ImagesThe culinary theme continued as The Queen and The King helped turn the sausages on the barbie as they attended a Community Lunch held by the Premier of New South Wales. The event, which included music and dancing, was a celebration of the diverse community of Sydney. During the event, The Queen was given a crown made entirely of natural materials and wasted no time in holding an impromptu coronation with it, much to her husband’s delight.
Embed from Getty ImagesPlenty more of the city’s residents turned out to see The King and Queen on their final big walkabout of their visit to Australia at the Sydney Opera House.
Embed from Getty ImagesKing Charles and Queen Camilla toured the building before heading out to the plaza to meet wellwishers.
Royal Visit Australia will be followed by a tour of Samoa. The country is also hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the first in the reign of King Charles III.
