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King Charles and Queen Camilla have made a significant announcement after facing disappointment from royal fans during their visit to Australia. Many had been eager to see the royal couple at the Royal Randwick racecourse, but it has now been confirmed that they will not be attending the event. report from AP News.
Royal expert Roya Nikkhah revealed on Twitter that the King and Queen will be taking a day off instead of appearing at the prestigious Australian Turf Club. She tweeted, “The King and Queen will not be at the races tomorrow when the King Charles III stakes is run at @royalrandwick.” This race had many Australian racegoers hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal couple, but their plans changed due to travel fatigue. Nikkhah added, “Charles and Camilla, who land in Sydney tonight, will take a ‘down day’ to rest from the journey.”
In light of the initial disappointment, royal expert Chris Ship shared some uplifting news for Australian fans. Ship tweeted that the public will have the opportunity to meet King Charles and Queen Camilla after a church service in Sydney on Sunday. “Any followers in Australia may wish to know, the public has been invited to meet King Charles & Queen Camilla after their Sydney church service on Sunday,” he wrote.
This newly added event to the royal itinerary follows another scheduled public engagement at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday, providing more chances for Australians to connect with their monarch and his consort during their visit, The Guardian.
Although the King and Queen’s absence from the Royal Randwick races left some fans disappointed, their decision to rest after a long journey reflects their need to pace themselves during their international duties. However, the additional public appearances offer a promising opportunity for those who wish to greet the royal couple in person.
As their Australian tour continues, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s presence is still expected to draw significant crowds, especially given these newly announced chances to meet them during their stay in Sydney.
