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King Charles III and Queen Camilla will embark on a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.

Big sign King Charles is barely holding on

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are days away from touching down in Australia, but royal watchers say the tour Down Under may be papering over a darker truth.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla are due to touch down in Australia on Friday for a nine-day tour of Australia and Samoa.

The day King Charles snubbed gift from sick Aussie kids

The Queensland Premier has opened up about a shocking moment during King Charles’ last visit to Australia involving a lamington offered to him at a children’s hospital.

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These royal visits often feel the same — like outdated obligations that cost taxpayers millions yet provide little value. Why are we doing this, asks Jeni O’Dowd?

Why I couldn’t care less about pointless King Charles visit

JENI O’DOWD: These royal visits often feel the same — like outdated obligations that cost taxpayers millions yet provide little value. Why are we doing this?

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King Charles is making his first trip to Australia as monarch, but it's the 17th in his lifetime.

King Charles: What will the ‘waves’ mean during this visit?

King Charles and Queen Camilla will be greeted with fanfare, pomp and ceremony in Australia on a tour with significant implications.

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They may not be hiring for the role of king or princess, but the royal family is constantly looking to fill job vacancies for both household and professional staff.

REVEALED: How much money the royal family’s staff get paid

Have you ever wanted to work for the royal family? Here’s a list of jobs they’re hiring for right now, plus how much they pay. No, the king is not one.

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Are the ex-Duke and Duchess of Sussess really dividing and conquering or just divided - royal watchers aren’t so sure.

Two simple words spark fresh Sussex marriage concerns

Are the ex-Duke and Duchess of Sussex really dividing and conquering or just divided — royal watchers aren’t so sure. With one simple comment sparking fresh questions.

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All six of Australia’s state premiers have shunned King Charles’s historic visit this week, and the Brits are not happy. (Yoan Valat, Pool via AP, File)

Brits slam our ‘petty’ premiers as every one snubs Charles

All six of Australia’s state premiers have shunned King Charles’s historic visit this week, and the Brits are not happy.

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In case you missed it, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are coming Down Under for a royal tour of Australia and Samoa. Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the royal couple.

Where to see the King and Queen on their royal tour

In case you missed it, King Charles III and Queen Camilla are coming Down Under for a royal tour of Australia and Samoa. Here’s how you can catch a glimpse of the royal couple.

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Sophie, Countess of Wessex, has been brought to tears while meeting Sudan refugees.

Royal moved to tears by ‘devastating’ human experiences

The Duchess of Edinburgh said she felt "wobbly" after hearing about "devastating" circumstances facing women and children while on a royal visit.

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King Charles is bringing doctors and his own blood on his tour of Australia.

King Charles taking doctors and blood on Australia tour

King Charles will have two doctors on 24-hour standby, as well as a supply of his own blood on his tour of Australia and Samoa, according to palace insiders.

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A letter from King Charles to Australian republicans, in which he emphasised he’ll bow to the will of the people on the issue of a future republic, has leaders on both sides of issue in rare agreement.

King Charles says people’s will on republic can’t be ignored

A letter from King Charles to Australian republicans, in which he emphasised he’ll bow to the will of the people on the issue of a future republic, has leaders on both sides of the issue in rare agreement.

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King Charles has told republican campaigners that he will not stand in the way if Australia looks to replace him as head of state.

King Charles ‘won’t stop Australia ditching the crown’

As King Charles prepares for a historic visit Down Under, he has told republican campaigners that he will not stand in the way if Australia looks to replace him as head of state.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales speaks with a paramedic during a visit to Southport Community Centre.

Heartbreaking reason behind William and Kate’s public appearance

The engagement was the couple’s first together since the end of Kate’s chemotherapy treatment.

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Is Prince Harry in danger of becoming Meghan’s plus one?

Is Harry in danger of being a ‘spare’ in his marriage, too? 

AMANDA PLATELL: Meghan fell in love with a Prince of the Realm, an Apache-flying hero. Now she’s supposed to want to rip his clothes off as he collects free-range eggs from their chickens?

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King Charles apparently 'shrieked' on seing cling wrap fior the first time.

The everyday household item that made King Charles ‘tremble’

In a revealing insight into the lives of the rich and famous, King Charles ‘shrieked’ at the sight of this kitchen staple.

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