
Prime Minister, Opposition Leader Welcome King Charles III
Published on October 21, 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended a warm welcome to King Charles III in his first visit to Australia as monarch, acknowledging the long-standing bond between the king and the Australian people. In a heartfelt speech delivered at the Great Hall of the Australian federal Parliament, Albanese reflected on the deep connection the king had with Australia since his first visit in 1966. “For decades, you have been warmly welcomed to our country by generations of Australians as the Prince of Wales,” Albanese began, before expressing the nation’s pleasure at welcoming the king and Queen Camilla in their new roles. He recalled how Charles has “been taken into Australian hearts.”...
