Britain's King Charles III took part in a community barbecue in Sydney, flipping sausages and appreciating Australian avocados, marking the final leg of his tour in Australia. The 75-year-old monarch engaged in various activities throughout his last full day in Sydney, including visiting housing projects and attending a suburban community event before his planned appearance at the Opera House.
Lifeguards from Bondi Beach observed as the 'flexitarian' king, who abstains from meat and fish two days a week, tended to sausages on a grill. 'It's a particular delight to see and smell all the top tucker here today,' he remarked, acknowledging Australia's popular 'smashed avo' and 'cab sav' red wine. 'So thank you, everyone, for coming to join us at this 'barbie' today.' Nearby, the king watched Australian working dogs in action, rounding up sheep, while the classic Australian pub rock song 'Working Class Man' by Jimmy Barnes played.
Charles began his day in Redfern, Sydney, a significant area for Indigenous rights movements. His visit was met with a warmer reception compared to his appearance at Australia's parliament, where an Indigenous senator demanded the return of their land. Later, the king met with oncologists and cancer patients at the Melanoma Institute Australia, highlighting the country's advancements in skin cancer treatment.
In the evening, Charles and Queen Camilla were set to meet the public at the Sydney Opera House, a location that holds historical significance as the site of a memorable visit by the then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1983. This time, a military display featuring warships and an airforce flyover was planned. Charles, who once trained as a jet pilot, now holds high military ranks in Australia, including field marshal, marshal of the airforce, and admiral of the fleet.
The royal couple's Australian visit concluded with a trip to Samoa for a Commonwealth summit.
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