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Where you can see the King and Queen during their royal tour

Suki Reid
Suki Reid

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are finally in Australia for their first major overseas visit since the coronation.

The royals touched down on October 18 ahead of engagements in Sydney and Canberra, before travelling to Samoa.

This trip marks the first time the royal couple have visited our shores since their ascension to the throne – and there will be some chances for Aussies to catch a glimpse of them.

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In fact, only hours after Charles and Camilla's arrival, the Prime Minister's office confirmed an additional public opportunity has been scheduled for Sunday.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla are officially on Aussie soil. Getty

Keep reading to find out where and when you can hope for a royal encounter during the tour.

Sunday, October 20

Good news if you're in North Sydney: You might be able to see the King and Queen after they attend a church service at St Thomas' Anglican Church at 11.30am.

Members of the public are welcome to gather on the lawns next to St Thomas' for this opportunity.

The Sydney Opera House shells are illuminated with a Royal projection to officially welcome King Charles III and Queen Camilla on October 18, 2024 in Sydney, Australia

The Opera House welcomed Charles and Camilla to Sydney with this beautiful display on Friday. Getty

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You should plan to be in place by the church, located on the corner of McLaren St and Church St, no later than 11am to avoid road closures and allow for security screening.

Monday, October 21

For Canberrans, the first opportunity to meet the royals is on Monday.

At 12:35pm, the royal duo will visit the For Our Country memorial at the Australian War Memorial's western grounds and Sculpture Garden.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 17: King Charles III wears the Imperial State Crown and Queen Camilla wears the Diamond Diadem during a ceremony on the day of the State Opening of Parliament at the Palace of Westminster, on July 17, 2024 in London, England. King Charles III delivers the King's Speech setting out the new Labour government's policies and proposed legislation for the coming parliamentary session. (Photo by Hannah McKay - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

There will be opportunities to see the King and Queen in Sydney and Canberra.  Getty

The next chance will be at 1pm, where you can catch a glimpse of Their Majesties as formalities commence at Parliament House with a Ceremonial Welcome.

There will be an opportunity to meet the King and Queen at the Parliament House forecourt at 2:10pm.

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Tuesday, October 22

Their Majesties will be in Sydney on the Opera House forecourt on Tuesday, October 22, at 4:20pm.

By 4:50pm, they will be at the Man O'War Steps to review His Majesty's Australian Ships which are anchored in Sydney Harbour.

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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla stand in Buckingham Palace Gardens on Wednesday April 10, 2024, the day after their 19th wedding anniversary. This photo is being released on Friday, April 26, 2024, to mark the first anniversary of their Coronation. Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will resume his public duties next week following treatment for cancer. The announcement on Friday April 26, 2024, comes almost three months after Charles took a break from public appearances to foc

This trip marks the King's 17th royal tour of Australia. AP

The Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australia Air Force and Australian Army will conduct a fly-past during the review.

This trip marks the King's 17th royal tour of Australia and the first time a reigning monarch has visited since 2011.

Now you know how and when to see King Charles and Queen Camilla in person.

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