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Royal Family set to lock in a date for a trip to Australia after the Queen’s death – and it will be the first time ever a King has come Down Under
- Royals could be set to visit Australia in 2024 to celebrate Bicentenary
- King Charles is in discussions with NSW’s Legislative Council to visit
- Prince William and Princess Kate also tipped to attend 2024 event
King Charles, Prince William and Princess Kate could all be on their way to Sydney in 2024 to mark Australia’s Bicentenary.
The Royals and the NSW Parliament have been in discussions for months as they attempt to lure the new King to Australia, with Charles reportedly keen to get back Down Under.
Matthew Mason-Cox, the president of the NSW Legislative Council, was granted an audience at Balmoral with the then-prince, just days before Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8.
‘He was delightful and has such a passion and a high regard for Australia’ Mr Mason-Cox told The Daily Telegraph.
‘After all he went to school here, surfed Bondi Beach, he’s right at home.’
King Charles (centre), Prince William (right) and Princess Kate could all be on their way to Sydney in 2024 to mark the Australia’s Bicentenary
A Royal opening of State Parliament was performed by Queen Elizabeth II in 1954 and 1992, and also by Prince Charles in 1974.
If King Charles visited Sydney for the Bicentenary, he would be the first King to set foot on Australian soil.
He would also likely attend the 2024 Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney, an event that 57 member countries come to.
It’s believed Prince William and Princess Kate are also likely to attend.
Prince William and Princess Kate are also tipped to attend the event next year
‘With the recent passing of the Queen, itineraries for the Royals are being redrawn,’ Mr Mason-Cox said.
‘You never know if the Prince and Princess will be here for the Bicentenary. There are stories they may visit Australia as early as next year.’
The Bicentenary marks 200 years since five lawmakers gathered at Sydney’s Government House on the corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets.
On Tuesday, a two-year program will be launched at Parliament House to celebrate Australia’s first and oldest lawmaking body – the NSW Act of 1832.
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