Overview

• After a 90‑minute audience with King Charles at Balmoral, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he is hopeful the Prince and Princess of Wales will visit in the coming period.
• The Australian government has not issued a formal invitation and a spokesperson for the couple declined to comment on potential plans.
• A television royal editor in Australia suggested a likely mid‑next‑year timeframe and said the couple would probably bring their three children, though this remains unconfirmed.
• William and Kate last toured Australia in 2014 and have not undertaken a major joint foreign tour since 2022.
• Albanese also stated his government will not hold a republic referendum during his term, as he highlighted the success of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s 2024 visit.