King Charles and Queen Camilla have rounded off the formal program of their tour of Australia with a visit to the Sydney Opera House and a review of the Australian Royal Navy Fleet. Catch up on all the highlights.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have rounded off a busy day of official engagements in Sydney on Tuesday with a review of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet.

Their Majesties attended separate engagements in the morning before coming together in the afternoon for the highly-anticipated Premier’s BBQ in Western Sydney.

The royals were then greeted by thousands of royal fans at the Opera House, with some Sydneysiders lining up for hours to catch a glimpse of Their Majesties.

Tuesday marked the last full day of the King and Queen’s whirlwind tour of Australia before they jet off to Samoa for a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting on Wednesday.

Catch up on all the highlights of the King and Queen’s time in Sydney below:

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Sydney Opera House alongside NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Anna. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Royal fans on the Sydney Opera House forecourt awaiting the arrival of Charles and Camilla. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

King and Queen round off busy day in Sydney with Royal Navy fleet review

King Charles and Queen Camilla departed the Sydney Opera House about 5.15pm to complete a fleet review of the Royal Australian Navy.

The King and Queen completed the review on Sydney’s iconic Harbour aboard a yacht.

The engagement marked the end of the formal program for Charles and Camilla ahead of their departure on Wednesday morning.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have rounded off a busy day of official engagements in Sydney on Tuesday with a review of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet.

Their Majesties attended separate engagements in the morning before coming together in the afternoon for the highly-anticipated Premier’s BBQ in Western Sydney.

The royals were then greeted by thousands of royal fans at the Opera House, with some Sydneysiders lining up for hours to catch a glimpse of Their Majesties.

Tuesday marked the last full day of the King and Queen’s whirlwind tour of Australia before they jet off to Samoa for a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting on Wednesday.

Catch up on all the highlights of the King and Queen’s time in Sydney below:

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Sydney Opera House alongside NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Anna. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Royal fans on the Sydney Opera House forecourt awaiting the arrival of Charles and Camilla. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

King and Queen round off busy day in Sydney with Royal Navy fleet review

King Charles and Queen Camilla departed the Sydney Opera House about 5.15pm to complete a fleet review of the Royal Australian Navy.

The King and Queen completed the review on Sydney’s iconic Harbour aboard a yacht.

The engagement marked the end of the formal program for Charles and Camilla ahead of their departure on Wednesday morning.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla conduct a Royal Navy fleet review alongside Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn on Sydney Harbour. Picture: Roni Bintang/Getty Images

Cheers as Charles and Camilla arrive at Sydney Opera House

Thousands of royal fans welcomed King Charles and Camilla to the Sydney Opera House shortly after 4.30pm, as their tour of Australia came to a close.

The royal couple linked arms as they strolled down the steps of the iconic landmark before greeting supporters in the crowd.

Their Majesties were joined by Premier Chris Minns and his wife, Anna, with the crowd cheering as Charles and Camilla made their way down to the forecourt.

King Charles and Queen Camilla then watched a performance from local school children and met Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, Charles attended two engagements at Admiralty House, including an event for the King’s Foundation, before visiting the Melanoma Institute of Australia.

Mammoth crowd swarms Opera House ahead of Their Majesties’ arrival

A huge crowd swarmed the Sydney Opera House ahead of the King Charles and Queen Camilla’s arrival on Tuesday afternoon.

Photos captured from Circular Quay showed thousands of people eagerly waiting to greet Their Majesties on the last full day of engagements in their royal tour.

Some royal fans in the crowd could be seen waving Australian flags, while others held bunches of flowers in the hopes of gifting them to the King and Queen.

After meeting with members of the public, the King and Queen conducted a review of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet at Sydney Harbour.

Royal fans reveal their messages to the King and Queen

One Sydneysider, who had been waiting at the Opera House for hours on Tuesday, told Sky News Australia she was “extremely excited” to see the King and Queen.

She said it was not the first time she had seen a member of the royal family, having been from Cornwall in England’s far south-west.

The royal supporter revealed what she would say to Their Majesties should she have the chance to speak with them.

“I would say ‘Welcome to Australia’ and that I come from Cornwall,” she told Sky News reporter Julia Bradley.

Another Sydneysider declared she could not wait to see Their Majesties as she celebrated their decision to tour Australia.

“It’s just glorious that they came, that they’re here to support what they bring to Australia, what they do over back home in England,” she said.

“It’s just wonderful and the monarchy means so much to so many people.”

Another royal fan added: “It’s great that (King Charles) has managed to come here seeing as though he’s been so ill, so we’re thankful really.”

King celebrates Western Sydney’s ‘dynamic’ diversity and Aussie farmers

King Charles has celebrated Aussie producers and farmers as he delivered a speech at the Premier’s community BBQ at Parramatta Park.

Hundreds of locals attended the event, which showcased regional produce and Western Sydney’s diverse culture, to catch a glimpse of the King and Queen Camilla on their royal tour.

King Charles said he was “delighted” to travel to Parramatta, noting it was the first time he had been to the city despite visiting Western Sydney on previous trips to Australia.

“Having visited Western Sydney on a number of occasions, over more than 50 years now, from Liverpool to Richmond, it is always a particular pleasure to return to the neighbourhood,” the King told the crowd.

“That is why, if I may say so, I’m so delighted to be here in Parramatta, an excellent choice for a community barbecue, since Parramatta was a place where First Nations people from around the region also came together for generations to meet and trade food.

“It’s a particular delight to see and smell all the top tucker here today from Western Sydney’s vibrant and diverse community.”

The monarch thanked the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for its “outstanding work to champion the farming community” across the state since it was founded in 1822.

“As we are happily rediscovering today, NSW farmers continue to produce truly outstanding food and wine,” King Charles said.

“It is no wonder, I think, that Sydney is world famous for its cuisine, whether it’s smashed avo, a Cab Sauv, and that is what I hope has been on display.”

He commended local producers for their contribution to the state’s culinary scene as he also highlighted Western Sydney’s rich cultural diversity.

“Being here in Western Sydney also gives me an opportunity to see first-hand what I’ve heard about before, and that is that Parramatta and the region around it has become one of the most dynamic enterprising and culturally diverse communities in the world,” he said.

“I want to particularly acknowledge the community leaders and volunteers who are here today and who contribute so much to Western Sydney and beyond.”

The King ended his speech with a bit of Aussie slang, thanking all those who attended the event for “coming to join us at this barbie today”.

Crowds of Sydneysiders greet King and Queen at community BBQ

Crowds of Sydneysiders have descended on Parramatta Park in Western Sydney to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Premier’s BBQ.

Their Majesties were first greeted with a smoking ceremony at the community event, which was hosted by Premier Minns and his wife.

Lines of royal fans could be seen lining the streets surrounding Parramatta Park in anticipation of the King and Queen’s arrival.

Charles and Camilla shook the hands of royal supporters as they met with various members of the community, including members of Surf Lifesaving NSW.

The royals even showcased their cooking skills, each flipping some snags on the BBQ. The multicultural food event showcased the state’s agriculture and regional produce.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have rounded off a busy day of official engagements in Sydney on Tuesday with a review of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet.

Their Majesties attended separate engagements in the morning before coming together in the afternoon for the highly-anticipated Premier’s BBQ in Western Sydney.

The royals were then greeted by thousands of royal fans at the Opera House, with some Sydneysiders lining up for hours to catch a glimpse of Their Majesties.

Tuesday marked the last full day of the King and Queen’s whirlwind tour of Australia before they jet off to Samoa for a Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting on Wednesday.

Catch up on all the highlights of the King and Queen’s time in Sydney below:

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at the Sydney Opera House alongside NSW Premier Chris Minns and his wife Anna. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Royal fans on the Sydney Opera House forecourt awaiting the arrival of Charles and Camilla. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

King and Queen round off busy day in Sydney with Royal Navy fleet review

King Charles and Queen Camilla departed the Sydney Opera House about 5.15pm to complete a fleet review of the Royal Australian Navy.

The King and Queen completed the review on Sydney’s iconic Harbour aboard a yacht.

The engagement marked the end of the formal program for Charles and Camilla ahead of their departure on Wednesday morning.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla conduct a Royal Navy fleet review alongside Australia’s Governor-General Sam Mostyn on Sydney Harbour. Picture: Roni Bintang/Getty Images

Cheers as Charles and Camilla arrive at Sydney Opera House

Thousands of royal fans welcomed King Charles and Camilla to the Sydney Opera House shortly after 4.30pm, as their tour of Australia came to a close.

The royal couple linked arms as they strolled down the steps of the iconic landmark before greeting supporters in the crowd.

Their Majesties were joined by Premier Chris Minns and his wife, Anna, with the crowd cheering as Charles and Camilla made their way down to the forecourt.

King Charles and Queen Camilla then watched a performance from local school children and met Governor-General Sam Mostyn.

Earlier on Tuesday afternoon, Charles attended two engagements at Admiralty House, including an event for the King’s Foundation, before visiting the Melanoma Institute of Australia.

King Charles waves to the crowd at the Sydney Opera House as he and Queen Camilla round off their royal tour. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Aussie flags waved in the crowd in celebration of the King and Queen’s tour Down Under. Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Mammoth crowd swarms Opera House ahead of Their Majesties’ arrival

A huge crowd swarmed the Sydney Opera House ahead of the King Charles and Queen Camilla’s arrival on Tuesday afternoon.

Photos captured from Circular Quay showed thousands of people eagerly waiting to greet Their Majesties on the last full day of engagements in their royal tour.

Some royal fans in the crowd could be seen waving Australian flags, while others held bunches of flowers in the hopes of gifting them to the King and Queen.

After meeting with members of the public, the King and Queen conducted a review of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet at Sydney Harbour.

Mammoth crowd swarms the Opera House ahead of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s arrival. Picture: Adelaide Lang / NewsWire.

Royal fans reveal their messages to the King and Queen

One Sydneysider, who had been waiting at the Opera House for hours on Tuesday, told Sky News Australia she was “extremely excited” to see the King and Queen.

She said it was not the first time she had seen a member of the royal family, having been from Cornwall in England’s far south-west.

The royal supporter revealed what she would say to Their Majesties should she have the chance to speak with them.

“I would say ‘Welcome to Australia’ and that I come from Cornwall,” she told Sky News reporter Julia Bradley.

Another Sydneysider declared she could not wait to see Their Majesties as she celebrated their decision to tour Australia.

“It’s just glorious that they came, that they’re here to support what they bring to Australia, what they do over back home in England,” she said.

“It’s just wonderful and the monarchy means so much to so many people.”

Another royal fan added: “It’s great that (King Charles) has managed to come here seeing as though he’s been so ill, so we’re thankful really.”

Tuesday is the last full day of engagements in Their Majesties’ royal Australian tour. Picture: Adelaide Lang / NewsWire.

King celebrates Western Sydney’s ‘dynamic’ diversity and Aussie farmers

King Charles has celebrated Aussie producers and farmers as he delivered a speech at the Premier’s community BBQ at Parramatta Park.

Hundreds of locals attended the event, which showcased regional produce and Western Sydney’s diverse culture, to catch a glimpse of the King and Queen Camilla on their royal tour.

King Charles said he was “delighted” to travel to Parramatta, noting it was the first time he had been to the city despite visiting Western Sydney on previous trips to Australia.

“Having visited Western Sydney on a number of occasions, over more than 50 years now, from Liverpool to Richmond, it is always a particular pleasure to return to the neighbourhood,” the King told the crowd.

King Charles and Queen Camilla watch sheep dog trials at Parramatta Park. Picture: Toby Melville-Pool/Getty Images
“That is why, if I may say so, I’m so delighted to be here in Parramatta, an excellent choice for a community barbecue, since Parramatta was a place where First Nations people from around the region also came together for generations to meet and trade food.

“It’s a particular delight to see and smell all the top tucker here today from Western Sydney’s vibrant and diverse community.”

The monarch thanked the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for its “outstanding work to champion the farming community” across the state since it was founded in 1822.

“As we are happily rediscovering today, NSW farmers continue to produce truly outstanding food and wine,” King Charles said.

“It is no wonder, I think, that Sydney is world famous for its cuisine, whether it’s smashed avo, a Cab Sauv, and that is what I hope has been on display.”

King Charles greets locals at the major community event in Western Sydney. Picture: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images

The monarch is welcomed to the community event with a smoking ceremony. Picture: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
He commended local producers for their contribution to the state’s culinary scene as he also highlighted Western Sydney’s rich cultural diversity.

“Being here in Western Sydney also gives me an opportunity to see first-hand what I’ve heard about before, and that is that Parramatta and the region around it has become one of the most dynamic enterprising and culturally diverse communities in the world,” he said.

“I want to particularly acknowledge the community leaders and volunteers who are here today and who contribute so much to Western Sydney and beyond.”

The King ended his speech with a bit of Aussie slang, thanking all those who attended the event for “coming to join us at this barbie today”.

Queen Camilla meets members of the public as she attends the Premier’s BBQ, which showcases the state’s food and produce. Picture: Brook Mitchell/Getty Images

The royals showcase their cooking skills by flipping some snags on the BBQ. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short

Crowds of Sydneysiders greet King and Queen at community BBQ

Crowds of Sydneysiders have descended on Parramatta Park in Western Sydney to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla to the Premier’s BBQ.

Their Majesties were first greeted with a smoking ceremony at the community event, which was hosted by Premier Minns and his wife.

Lines of royal fans could be seen lining the streets surrounding Parramatta Park in anticipation of the King and Queen’s arrival.

Charles and Camilla shook the hands of royal supporters as they met with various members of the community, including members of Surf Lifesaving NSW.

The royals even showcased their cooking skills, each flipping some snags on the BBQ. The multicultural food event showcased the state’s agriculture and regional produce.

Sydneysiders line the sides of the road in Western Sydney to see King Charles and Queen Camilla at Parramatta Park. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

King Charles chats to members of Surf Lifesaving NSW upon his arrival at the Premier’s BBQ. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

King Charles visits the Cowper Street development in Sydney alongside NSW Premier Chris Minns and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture: NewsWire / POOL / MARK BAKER

Charles swaps crown for hard hat to visit major Sydney housing development

King Charles paid a visit to the state government’s Cowper Street development in Glebe, a major project set to deliver 75 social housing residences.

Wearing a hard hat and high-visibility vest, the King toured the site alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the NSW Premier and former deputy leader of the Liberal Party Julie Bishop.

“Wonderful to see progress on this housing project today in Sydney along with His Majesty King Charles, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Housing Minister Rose Jackson,” Mr Albanese wrote on X.

“It will provide a home to around 130 people when complete, and during construction, apprentices from The King’s Trust are being employed.”

The inner-city project has been expected to be completed by mid-2025.

We spoke with locals who are excited for the new residents to join the neighbourhood.

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— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) October 22, 2024

Queen Camilla visits Green Square Library, Refettorio OzHarvest

Earlier on Tuesday, Queen Camilla travelled to Green Square Library to meet with Australian authors and school children for a writing workshop.

NSW Deputy Premier and Education Minister Prue Car alongside Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore welcomed the Queen to the precinct shortly before 11am.

Queen Camilla also visited Surry Hills in Sydney’s inner east to tour Refettorio OzHarvest, a vegan community-run restaurant which offers free healthy meals to those in need.

About 150 people assembled outside the narrow restaurant front to greet the Queen as she was received by Australia’s Governor-General and her husband Simeon Beckett.

Queen Camilla visits Refettorio OzHarvest, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. Picture: Ian Vogler-Pool/Getty Images

Camilla greeted by OzHarvest Founder Ronni Kahn at Surry Hills. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Restaurant volunteer Sarah Whanslaw was not rostered on today to meet the Queen, but joined the crowd outside to get a glimpse of Camilla.

She already met Charles on Sunday outside NSW Parliament and marvelled at the King and Queen’s energy levels in their seventies.

“Most of us when we’re retired we’re kicking our feet up and taking it easy,” she told SkyNews.com.au.

“They do such an amazing job.”

King Charles was greeted with a smoking ceremony during his visit to the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence. Picture: NewsWire / POOL / Toby Melville

King Charles watches traditional dancers after meeting with Indigenous leaders and elders on Tuesday morning. Picture: NewsWire / POOL / Toby Melville

King Charles meets Indigenous leaders at Redfern

King Charles arrived at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence at Redfern shortly before 11am on Tuesday.

Upon his arrival, His Majesty was welcomed by National Indigenous Australians Agency CEO Jody Broun and regional manager Leon Donovan.

King Charles was greeted with a smoking ceremony before he met with Indigenous community leaders and elders inside the centre.