The last time Charles and Camilla visited Australia in 2018, local marriage celebrant Lesley Kerl wore a bright red dress and managed to get close enough to the royal couple to strike up a conversation.

King Charles arrived in Australia on Friday for his first trip there as head of the monarchy with Queen Camilla by his side,

The royals have taken to social media to share their excitement, but not everyone is so positive about the trip.

Despite mischief promised by republicans, the monarch arrived Down Under to a warm welcome – but what does the country really think?

The King will also need to embrace the soft diplomacy that comes hand-in-hand with any royal tour, as the couple arrive as questions about the monarchy's relevance are becoming increasingly vocal.

The sails of the iconic Sydney Opera House were illuminated on Friday night with a photographic tribute to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla, as they arrived in Australia on the first visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will soon arrive in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade

King Charles III is set to make his longest trip abroad since starting cancer treatment, but Australians are not exactly excited about his imminent arrival.

King Charles III arrives in Australia on Friday, beginning the most strenuous foreign trip since his cancer diagnosis and a tour showcasing busy barbecues, famed landmarks and pressing climate dangers.