Big crowds expected for King, Queen in Sydney
Written by admin on October 22, 2024
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will wrap up their quick trip to Australia with packed day in Sydney, which will include a community barbecue and a traditional meeting of the public at the Opera House.
The royal couple spent the day in Canberra on Monday, where they were largely warmly welcomed by the public and politicians and other dignitaries.
But Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe created a scene during the reception at Parliament House after the King had given a speech highlighting his admiration for all Australians, including First Nations.
Their Majesties had earlier laid a wreath and floral tribute at the Australian War Memorial and later met with charities, and planted trees at Government House and the Botanic Gardens.
On Tuesday, they will start the day with visits to the inner-city.
The King will visit the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence – a not-for-profit social enterprise that works to serve community, build capacity and create opportunities for First Nations peoples.
The Queen will visit Refettorio OzHarvest, an Australian-first social impact collaboration. It serves up to 500 guests a week, free of charge, using fresh, rescued ingredients, to mark the 20th anniversary of OzHarvest. The Queen is a patron of UK Harvest.
She will later go to Green Square Library, where she will present certificates to Queen;s Commonwealth essay competition participants, and later meet authors Liane Moriarty and tom Keneally.
The royal couple will attend an invitation-only community barbecue at Parramatta Park, hosted by Premier Chris Minns and Mrs Anna Minns.
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The event will showcase the cultural diversity of Western Sydney.
It will feature henna tattooing, backyard cricket and performances by local schools and dance groups.
After lunch the the King will attend a reception by The King’s Foundation before visiting the Melanoma Institute Australia before heading back to the city, where he and the Queen will greet Australians in front of the Sydney Opera House.
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