• Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Canberra on Monday 21 October.
• They will attend events at the Australian War Memorial and Parliament House.
• Free shuttle buses will run to and from both events.

Canberrans will be able to catch a glimpse of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Monday 21 October.

The King and Queen will attend events at Australian Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial as part of their official visit to Australia from 18 to 23 October.

It is the King’s first visit to Australia as Sovereign, and the first visit to Australia by a reigning monarch since 2011.

Where to see them

Due to timing, and travel logistics, it will not be possible to attend both events.

12.35pm: Canberrans can meet Their Majesties as they make their way to the For Our Country memorial at the Australian War Memorial western grounds and Sculpture Garden.

1.00pm: Catch a glimpse of Their Majesties at Parliament House. Formalities will begin with a Ceremonial Welcome, followed by a chance to meet The King and Queen on the Parliament House forecourt at 2.10pm.

Catch a free shuttle bus

Free shuttle services will run every 15 minutes prior to the King and Queen’s anticipated arrival times. Return shuttles will also run afterwards.

Australian War Memorial event:

• shuttles will begin at about 10.00am
• buses will depart from the City Interchange platform 5, via Canberra Centre, to bus stop 4797 on Treloar Crescent.

Parliament House event:

• shuttles will begin at about 10.30am
• buses will depart from City Interchange platform 3 and drop off at Parliament House.

Catching a bus from your closest major bus interchange or the light rail to the city is also a great option.

Fare-free travel is still available on all bus and light rail services across the network as part of the transition to the new MyWay+ system.

Impacted bus routes

Route 54 will be diverted due to closures on Anzac Parade.

Some bus stops around the Australian War Memorial will also be closed.

Road closures

There will be road closures near the Australian War Memorial from around 10.00am until 1.30pm. There will also be further closures around Parliament House between 1.00pm and 3.00pm.

More information about the King and Queen’s visit to Australia can be found on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website: https://pmc.gov.au/2024RoyalVisitProgram