The federal government is starting talks with the states and territories about when and where the royal couple might visit.
There has been speculation since December that a tour of Australia by the monarch was on the cards. It was believed to have been scheduled for October, around the time of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa.
Now the federal government has confirmed preliminary preparations are starting.
Prime Minister Anthony says talks will focus on a potential itinerary for the royal couple.
“Australia is preparing for a possible visit from His Majesty The King to Australia later this year,” he said.
“The king has shown his compassion for Australians affected by recent natural disasters, just as Australians have shown compassion and support for the king following his cancer diagnosis.
“The king, queen and members of the royal family are always welcome in Australia.
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“My government is engaging with states and territories on options for a possible royal visit.”
The last visit to Australia by a reigning monarch was in October 2011 when Queen Elizabeth made the journey Down Under.
King Charles, 75, ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, and was crowned in May last year.
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