Royal Visit to NSW by King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Their Majesties will travel to Sydney during an official visit to Australia in October 2024.
Photograph by Millie Pilkington 2024
How to see The King and Queen in Sydney
The NSW Government is welcoming His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla to the state during their official visit to Australia from 18-23 October 2024.
There are opportunities for the public to meet or see Their Majesties in Sydney during the visit.
St Thomas’ Anglican Church
North Sydney residents will have an opportunity to see The King and Queen following a service at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, North (access via McLaren St, North Sydney) at 11.30am on Sunday, 20 October.
Members of the local community must arrive at the lawns by the church no later than 11am to allow for security screening.
Please note, space around the church is very limited and public amenities are minimal. Those attending cannot bring umbrellas, banners, bulky equipment, large cameras or bags.
Sydney Opera House
Members of the public are invited to meet or see The King and Queen outside the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday, 22 October.
Their Majesties, accompanied by the Premier of NSW Chris Minns, will engage with members of the public on the Forecourt at 4.20pm. All are welcome to attend from 3.00pm when gates open.
Following this, there will be a Fleet Review on Sydney Harbour, featuring an Australian Defence Force fly past. Their Majesties, accompanied by the Governor-General, Chief of the Defence Force, and Chief of Navy, will board a vessel to conduct an on-water review of His Majesty’s Australian ships Hobart, Warramunga, Arunta, Gascoyne, and Yarra, which will be anchored in the harbour.
Members of the public can see the ships and fly past from various vantage points including Farm Cove, Royal Botanic Gardens and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair at approximately 4.50pm.
Frequently asked questions
The entry point to the Sydney Opera House precinct will open to the public from 3.00pm on Tuesday, 22 October and large crowds are expected ahead of the arrival of Their Majesties at 4.20pm.
Security screening will be required to enter the Sydney Opera House precinct.
Umbrellas, large bags and banners are not allowed on site.
Public transport is the best way to get to the Sydney Opera House. Members of the public should plan ahead and leave the car at home, if possible.
The Sydney Opera House is a short walk from Circular Quay station. Frequent trains, buses, light rail and ferry services run to Circular Quay on weekdays.
Visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip.
For road closures, clearways and the latest traffic updates, download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.
Motorists can access car parking information via the Sydney Opera House website.
Please stay safe in the sun by wearing a hat and sunscreen and bringing a water bottle. If rain is forecast, please wear a raincoat or poncho as umbrellas are not permitted.
While gifts are not encouraged, in line with the Palace gift policy, gifts of a non-commercial nature and flowers may be facilitated, subject to security screening.
Yes, there will be a designated accessible viewing area reserved for a limited number of people with disability and/or accessibility needs.
The NSW Premier’s Department Event Accessibility & Inclusion team is no longer accepting registrations as all spots have been filled.
An exclusion zone of at least 100 metres will be enforced around all Royal Australian Navy vessels at anchor and other official vessels during the Fleet Review.
Vessels must observe a 6-knot no-wash speed limit when within 200 metres of any Royal Australian Navy or official vessel during the Fleet Review.
Additionally, a 100 metre exclusion zone will be in place around Kirribilli Point, from Beulah St Wharf to Kirribilli Wharf, starting at 4pm on Friday, 18 October.
Members of the public can meet or see The King and Queen in Canberra during their official visit to Australia.
For more information, visit this website.
Sydney Opera House projection
The state's most iconic landmark was lit with a Royal photo montage on Friday, 18 October to celebrate the arrival of The King and Queen to Australia.