The British royals have visited our iconic landmark, the Sydney Opera House, multiple times over the years.
And King Charles and Queen Camilla will once again grace the Opera House’s steps in October 2024 during their Australia trip – their first as reigning monarchs.
In honour of this upcoming momentous occasion, we’ve rounded up every time a member of the British royal family has visited the Sydney Opera House below.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, visited Australia in October 2018. Here the royals are walking down the steps of the Sydney Opera House.
King Charles
2015
In November 2015, the then-Prince Charles met with Paul Singer, the then-Director of Operations for Government House, opposite the Sydney Opera House.
Prince Harry
2015
Prince Harry posed outside the Sydney Opera House on May 7, 2015. The Duke of Sussex visited Sydney after a month-long deployment with the Australian Army.
Prince William and Princess Catherine
2014
Prince William and the then-Duchess Catherine visited the Sydney Opera House on April 16, 2014.
Prince William and Princess Catherine
2014
Here’s a close up of the royals on the Sydney Opera House stairs.
Prince William
2010
Prince William undertook an ‘unofficial’ visit to Australia in 2010 and was snapped giving a speech opposite the Sydney Opera House on January 20, 2010.
Queen Elizabeth
2006
On March 13, 2006, the late Queen Elizabeth II and the then-Prime Minister John Howard posed for a photograph on the front lawn of Admiralty House opposite the Sydney Opera House.
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
2006
The late Queen Elizabeth II, along with the late Prince Philip, then met with multiple Australians right outside the Sydney Opera House on March 13, 2006.
King Charles
2005
The then-Prince Charles visited the Opera House in March 2005 and met with multiple Australians during the visit.
King Charles and Princess Diana
1983
In 1983, the then-Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana undertook an official royal tour of Australia. This included a visit to the Opera House.
King Charles and Princess Diana
1983
The late Princess of Wales looked stunning in a pink floral dress and matching sun hat.
King Charles
1981
The then-Prince Charles posed in front of the Sydney Opera House during his royal visit in 1981.
