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Luke Costin and Aaron Bunch

King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have touched down at Sydney Airport. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

A 12-year-old boy is among the dignitaries to welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia as the monarch kicks off a delicately planned, rapid royal tour. 

The first visit by a reigning monarch in more than decade almost began in drenching rain, only to ease as the royal plane approached Sydney on Friday night. 

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