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Thread to discuss the proposed trip to Australia by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to inaugurate the Commonwealth Games
I did note I had the month wrong in the title nit could not edit it. Perhaps the mods could?Just a note - the trip is in April not March. http://www.news.com.au/entertainmen...s/news-story/be5f9a68c756519a6f118166e87f397b
Camilla - April 4th - 6th
Charles - April 4th - 10th
Edward will be here in April also as he will close the Games and then is going to South Australia (I can't post a link as the story is behind a pay wall)
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit Australia, beginning their engagements in Brisbane on Wednesday 4th April. His Royal Highness, accompanied by The Duchess, will represent Her Majesty The Queen at the opening of the XXI Commonwealth Games, reading out Her Majesty's customary message, calling on athletes to come together in the spirit of friendly competition. Their Royal Highnesses will visit Brisbane & the Gold Coast together; before His Royal Highness continues his visit to Queensland and the Northern Territory, concluding on Tuesday 10th April. The Prince of Wales will visit Vanuatu on Saturday 7th April, where his programme will include learning more about the reconstruction which has taken place following the devastating impact of Cyclone Pam.
In addition to the theme of Commonwealth, the tour will include engagements which focus on the themes of community, sustainability and disaster recovery and resilience; as well as visits which highlight The Prince's connections to the Australian Armed Forces. The Tour will include visits to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Bundaberg and Cairns in Queensland, and the Gove Peninsula and Darwin in the Northern Territory. In Vanuatu, The Prince will visit Port Vila on Efate.
Will they be back in time for the events in London
Aren't Charles and Camilla already on the way to Singapore, enroute for Australia and the Commonwealth Games?
Read more: Prince Charles and Camilla touch down in Brisbane for Australian tourPrince Charles and his wife Camilla have arrived in Brisbane to begin their Australian tour, tying in with the start of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
The royal couple kicked off their visit with a formal ceremony at Old Government House, including an inspection of the guard and a 21 gun-salute.
Following the ceremony, the pair took a more informal stroll through the botanic gardens where Queenslanders gathered to welcome the royal visitors.
Look forward to the footage, and games. Did any reporters go with them? Or are they too busy preparing for baby watch to care?