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Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Australia

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Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Australia

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be in Australia for the next six days as part of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.

Date: Monday, November 05, 2012 to Saturday, November 10, 2012

Website: www.princeofwales.gov.uk

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall will arrive in Australia today for a six day tour that will take in Longreach, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hobart, Sydney and Canberra. The visit is part of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, which have seen members of the royal family visit countries around the globe.

Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall will spend two nights in and around Port Moresby before touching down in Melbourne for a five-night stay, which will include an appearance at the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The pair will acknowledge the service of the Australian Defence Force and visit farmers, members of the emergency services and young Australians while they are in the country.

Prince Charles was last in Australia in 2005, when he visited Perth, Alice Springs, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. This will be the first visit to Australia by The Duchess of Cornwall.

Who's coming:
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall