Royal Reception Down Under: King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Australia

King Charles III and Queen Camilla made their first public appearance in Australia, greeted by children outside a Sydney church. Charles' visit is the first by a reigning British monarch since 2011 by Queen Elizabeth II. The visit has a reduced schedule due to his health issues.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were warmly welcomed by children outside a Sydney church, marking their first public appearance during their Australian visit. The event attracted enthusiastic crowds hoping to see the royal couple.

This trip marks the first visit by a reigning British monarch to Australia since the late Queen Elizabeth II's tour in 2011. Charles, aged 75, is pursuing a more relaxed itinerary due to undergoing cancer treatment.

Despite enthusiasm from the public, the reception has been met with political tension, as all six Australian state leaders, who favor an Australian head of state, declined invitations to a scheduled reception. The couple is set to continue their duties, proceeding to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

(With inputs from agencies.)