The last time Charles and Camilla visited Australia in 2018, local marriage celebrant Lesley Kerl wore a bright red dress and managed to get close enough to the royal couple to strike up a conversation.

King Charles arrived in Australia on Friday for his first trip there as head of the monarchy with Queen Camilla by his side,

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney to an official welcome for the first leg of their Australia tour on Friday. Charles, who has suspended his cancer treatment while he carries out the tour, appeared in good spirits despite the long-haul flight and rain that greeted the couple upon landing.