The Sydney Opera House shells will be illuminated on Friday night as NSW welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Australia, with Sydneysiders and visitors invited to head into the city to see the spectacular projection.
Curated by the NSW Government, the projection consists of a four-minute photo montage from Their Majesties’ previous visits to the state and the nation. The images reflect the diverse ways in which Their Majesties have engaged with and celebrated NSW and Australia over the years.
The illumination will commence at 8pm on Friday, 18 October to coincide with Their Majesties’ arrival into Sydney.
This will be the King’s first visit as Sovereign – the first visit by a reigning monarch since Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2011.
The NSW Government is honoured to welcome The King and Queen to Sydney and is inviting NSW residents to join the celebration.
Members of the public will also have the opportunity to see Their Majesties at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Tuesday afternoon, 22 October at 4.20pm. This opportunity will be followed by an impressive Fleet Review and fly past by the Australian Defence Force on Sydney Harbour concluding at 5.20pm.
For more information about the Royal Visit and the Sydney Opera House engagement visit: www.nsw.gov.au/royalvisit
Premier Chris Minns said:
“We are lighting up the Sydney Opera House to warmly welcome The King and Queen to our beautiful harbour city.
“The photo projection on the Opera House sails celebrates a historic moment – The King’s first visit to NSW as Sovereign – and is a fitting tribute.
“I also invite everyone to the Opera House forecourt next Tuesday afternoon to join The King and Queen.
“NSW is looking forward to hosting this milestone visit and I encourage everyone to make the most of it.”