King Charles is set to 'follow in his mother's footsteps' during his state visit to Australia. The 75-year-old monarch touched down in Sydney today (Friday, October 18), marking his first state visit to the country since he ascended the throne.
During the six-day visit, he will address Parliament in Canberra, just as Queen Elizabeth II did during her own state visit.Charles' late mother became the first reigning British Sovereign to visit Australia back in 1954, 70 years before her son jetted off Down Under.
Posting to X (formerly Twitter), the official Royal Family account shared the news with a touching post honouring the late Queen's visit. READ MORE: Meghan Markle's new look is 'strategic' as she 'copies' Kate Middleton, say experts READ MORE: Fans spot 'triumphant' moment Harry and Meghan 'became a threat' to Royal Family It read: "70 years ago, in 1954, Queen Elizabeth II became the first reigning British Sovereign to visit Australia.
Tomorrow, The King will arrive for his own first visit as Sovereign, accompanied by Queen Camilla."During the visit, The King will follow in his mother’s footsteps – seven decades on – by addressing Parliament in Canberra."Accompanying the message was a video showing the Queen's historic visit.
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