UK PM honoured to address parliament

British Prime Minister David Cameron says he's honoured to be invited to address to the Australian parliament.

Mr Cameron, who will be in Australia for the G20 summit, will give a speech to a special sitting of parliament on November 14.

British High Commissioner Paul Madden said Mr Cameron was looking forward to the visit.

"He is honoured by the invitation to address the parliament," he told AAP.

"The visit will be an opportunity to celebrate many of the values we share with one of our closest allies."