Low-key approach helps royal couple recharge amid milestone visit Down Under
King Charles and Queen Camilla opted for a low-profile second day during their much-anticipated royal tour of Australia, choosing to skip public appearances and take a rest day after their warm reception and busy schedule on the first day. This decision comes as the royal couple prepares for a series of high-profile engagements over the next six days, with the time difference and demanding schedule playing a role in their need to recharge.
This visit holds particular significance as it marks King Charles's first trip to Australia as its monarch, following his recent cancer diagnosis. Despite temporarily pausing his treatment for the tour, the 75-year-old monarch is expected to resume it upon returning to the UK.
The tour, which includes community-focused events like a barbecue in western Sydney, offers Charles and Camilla the opportunity to engage with the local population while also attending to important Commonwealth matters. Their visit also coincides with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, marking the King’s first appearance in his role as Head of the Commonwealth.
