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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Sally Pryor

Date confirmed for Charles and Camilla's royal visit

Canberra will play a starring role in the next royal visit, with King Charles and Queen Camilla set to arrive in Australia on October 18, staying until the 23rd.

It will be nearly 60 years since King Charles' first visit to Australia, and his first as monarch.

The royal couple have a short and concise visit to Canberra and Sydney, with plans including a welcome to Parliament House by the Prime Minister, laying a wreath at the Australian War Memorial and a visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

They'll also head to a reception for political and community leaders, as well as leaders in health, arts, culture and sports.

In keeping with his long-time interest in climate and sustainability, the King will meet with staff and volunteers at the gardens to discuss climate change. He'll also pay a visit to CSIRO and talk to scientists about how they deal with the impact of bushfires.

Queen Camilla, meanwhile, will be meeting with representatives from charity GIVIT, and be part of a discussion about family and domestic violence.

In Sydney, there'll be a fleet review of the Royal Australian Navy, a community barbeque and a visit with First Nations representatives to talk about community and culture.

The King, who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, plans to meet with the Australians of the Year Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer to talk about their research into skin cancer and melanoma.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Canberra next month. Picture Shutterstock

Queen Camilla will make a stop at a local library who've been a part of the Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition.

It's not known yet where they will stay, or where they will arrive first.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he welcomed the announcement of the visit from Buckingham Palace, and said it would be an opportunity "to showcase the best of Australia - our rich culture, our sense of community, and contributions to science, research and global progress".

"His Majesty first visited Australia in 1966, and has a strong personal affection for our nation," he said.

"We are delighted that His Majesty is recovering well and has made visiting Australia once again a priority."

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