Clarence House has divulged details of the jam-packed itinerary of Charles and Camilla’s three-day Aussie tour, before they head to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
From official diamond jubilee receptions across the country, to meeting with surf lifesaving volunteers at Bondi Beach, to visiting primary school students in Adelaide, to attendance at the Melbourne Cup; you can view the full royal schedule below:
Monday 5 November
A Welcome to Country by Indigenous custodians
The Prince of Wales names a new aircraft for the Royal Flying Doctor Service at the QANTAS Museum, Longreach
Visit to the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame
Participation in the Diamond Jubilee Community BBQ in Longreach
Tuesday 6 November
Charles to meet tapestry makers at Australian Tapestry Workshop, Melbourne
Charles to meet young members Cricket Victoria’s ‘Harmony’ programme for migrant and Indigenous communities at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Charles and Camilla to attend Melbourne Cup
Charles to attend the Housing Melbourne Symposium on sustainable urbanism at the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Duchess of Cornwall attends Osteoporosis Australia event at Government House, Melbourne
Wednesday 7 November
Charles and Camilla attend a youth performing arts showcase at Kilkenny Primary School, Adelaide
Charles and Camilla to attend South Australia’s Food and Wine Industry at Penfolds Vineyard, Adelaide
Diamond Jubilee Reception, Government House
Thursday 8 November
Charles meets with local residents, and heritage workers in a walk through Richmond, Tasmania
The Duchess of Cornwall attends Tasmanian Rural Women function in Richmond, Tasmania
Charles visits sheep shearing and wool classing during a visit to a sheep stud in Sorrell, Tasmania
Charles attends Antarctic and Marine Research programmes, Hobart
Visit to Salamanca Place
Diamond Jubilee Reception at Princes Wharf
Friday, 9 November
Meet with Australian Defense Force, recently returned from active service
Charles and Camilla attend the Australian Wool industry at the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney
Charles visits NSW lifesavers and volunteers at a reception at Icebergs Club, Bondi Beach
Charles joins NRL football stars for a discussion with high school students participating in the National Rugby League’s “Dream Believe Achieve” programme for Indigenous young people at the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Lifesaving Club
The Duchess of Cornwall accepts Colonel in Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police, Victoria Barracks Sydney
Saturday November 10
The Duchess of Cornwall attending a women’s reception at Government House
Their Royal Highnesses officially naming Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Canberra
Official meetings with the Governor-General, Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition
Wreath-laying at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra on the eve of Remembrance Day, at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra
Arrive in New Zealand
Sunday November 11
Visit Auckland
Monday November 12
Meets with film director Peter Jackson on the set of where the Lord of the Rings special effects were made, while also being given a world exclusive sneak peek at his new film, The Hobbit.
November 13-16
Prince and Duchess will spend this time sightseeing in private
November14
Prince and Duchess to celebrate Charles’ 64th birthday
November 16
Charles and Camilla survey progress of post earthquake Christchurch