Royal Visit: King Charles and Queen Camilla Wow Sydney

During their tour of Australia, King Charles and Queen Camilla engaged with cheering crowds in Sydney, participated in a church service, and underscored the importance of strong parliamentary democracy. The visit also highlighted Charles' commitment to education and climate change resilience in small island states.

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla were met with a warm reception from large, excited crowds in Sydney following a church service on Sunday, marking the beginning of their Australian tour. The royal couple was welcomed at St Thomas' Anglican Church by Kanishka Raffel, the archbishop of Sydney, and children from the church's Sunday school waving Australian flags.

Adorned in a pale green Anna Valentine dress and straw hat, Camilla was handed a bouquet by Ellie Mantle, the minister's wife, who inquired about their recovery from jet lag after their long flight to Australia. 'Sort of,' Camilla responded. Inside the church, Charles and Camilla signed two bibles, one belonging to Australia's first minister from the historic First Fleet.

Outside, the couple engaged with families and enthusiastic fans, some of whom sang 'God Save the King' as they lined the streets. This engagement marked the public's first chance to see Charles and Camilla since their arrival on Friday night. Charles also visited New South Wales parliament, celebrating its 200th anniversary, and emphasized democracy's reliance on strong parliaments.

(With inputs from agencies.)