King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Australia on October 18, marking their first visit as a reigning monarch and the first royal tour since 2011. They were welcomed at Sydney Airport by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other officials despite a rainy evening. To honor their arrival, the Sydney Opera House was illuminated with a four-minute photo montage showcasing images from their previous visits, curated by the New South Wales Government at a cost of approximately £50,000. The royal couple's itinerary includes visits to Sydney and Canberra, concluding with their participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Public interest in the royal tour remains high, although state premiers have opted out of attending the ceremonial welcome at Parliament House. Notably, the montage did not feature images of King Charles with his late ex-wife, Princess Diana.