King Charles Visit 2024

[PERLHR]

Well we just returned from an outing to Sculptures by the Sea via ferry from Circular Quay and couldn't work out why there were thousands of people lined up from the Opera house and snaking around the harbour/quay area for well over a km at 3pm. A quick google informed us they were waiting patiently in the sun for KC and QC who were scheduled to appear on the Opera house forecourt. So it seems there is no lack of interest in the monarchy in Sydney at any rate.

There was certainly more than a few hundred outside parliament building in Canberra.

 

[PERLHR]

I presume it’s an AUDI, how ironic is that.

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At least it was not Chinese....like most things in Australia these days!!.

 

[Quickstatus]

Opps that's owned by a German company,

The RF has german relatives

 

[Forg]

The RF has german relatives

They're of German origin aren't they? House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha? (No not Gozer!)
Also Bentley is German.
Obviously us Aussies were trying to make him feel welcome & at home!

But seriously, I now have a bone to pick.
Military aircraft just flew overhead here, it's not happened before so must be related to the royal visit ... I saw the 6 Blackhawks (did they get a rename? These ones were painted grey), but something else military & fixed-wing flew overhead but they SPECIFICALLY hid it behind the big gum-tree across the road so I couldn't see it!!!
IT'S NOT FAIR TO FLY FIGHTERS OVER MY HOUSE THEN HIDE THEM BEHIND TREES!!

 

[antycbr]

They're of German origin aren't they? House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha? (No not Gozer!)
Also Bentley is German.
Obviously us Aussies were trying to make him feel welcome & at home!

But seriously, I now have a bone to pick.
Military aircraft just flew overhead here, it's not happened before so must be related to the royal visit ... I saw the 6 Blackhawks (did they get a rename? These ones were painted grey), but something else military & fixed-wing flew overhead but they SPECIFICALLY hid it behind the big gum-tree across the road so I couldn't see it!!!
IT'S NOT FAIR TO FLY FIGHTERS OVER MY HOUSE THEN HIDE THEM BEHIND TREES!!

You’d know if it was a F35. They’re loud…

 

[LCC]

They're of German origin aren't they? House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha? (No not Gozer!)
Also Bentley is German.
Obviously us Aussies were trying to make him feel welcome & at home!

But seriously, I now have a bone to pick.
Military aircraft just flew overhead here, it's not happened before so must be related to the royal visit ... I saw the 6 Blackhawks (did they get a rename? These ones were painted grey), but something else military & fixed-wing flew overhead but they SPECIFICALLY hid it behind the big gum-tree across the road so I couldn't see it!!!
IT'S NOT FAIR TO FLY FIGHTERS OVER MY HOUSE THEN HIDE THEM BEHIND TREES!!

I saw the dozen or so helicopters (I know laymen’s terms) fly over my apartment in formation. Followed shortly after by the four jets in formation who did a circuit. Nothing like a royal visit to initiate some aircraft pageantry. Well I found it quite uplifting to see this reported first up on the news tonight rather than the cost of living/housing etc. etc. crisis, Gaza war etc., US election, of course these news items all aired straight after to bring me back down to earth, sigh

 

[Forg]

Followed shortly after by the four jets in formation who did a circuit.

Ooooh, what were they?
Only knew they were military ‘cos commercial jets are quieter & you don’t hear 717’s flying that close to each other …

 

[TheRealTMA]

Amusing giving tongs (aww what are these things for) to turn sausages on a bbq ( aww what is this device) to a vegetarian!

 

[justinbrett]

It’s called Google people!

Flypast in support of his Majesty the King's visit to Australia

The Australian Defence Force will conduct a Tri-Service formation flypast on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, in support of His Majesty the King’s visit to Australia.

www.airforce.gov.au

 

[LCC]

It’s called Google people!

Flypast in support of his Majesty the King's visit to Australia

The Australian Defence Force will conduct a Tri-Service formation flypast on Tuesday, 22 October 2024, in support of His Majesty the King’s visit to Australia.

www.airforce.gov.au

It was a spectacle to see, very impressive and not super noisy

 

[Sprucegoose]

I presume it’s an AUDI, how ironic is that.

Irony abounds.

At the MB Muesuam in Stuttgart, they recall giving Di a Merc and she had to return it given it wasn't British!

My how the the workd has changed.

 

[jakeseven7]

So odd, until I saw this thread I didn’t even know they were visiting Australia!

Thanks AFF for keeping me in the loop!

Certainly no one is talking about it at work & in my social circles…

Hope they have an enjoyable potter around our country .

 

[Pushka]

Amusing giving tongs (aww what are these things for) to turn sausages on a bbq ( aww what is this device) to a vegetarian!

Son is a vegan. He has vegan sausages cooked on the barbecue. Had some here last week actually.

 

[markis10]

So we sent the King and Queen off on the BBJ, a day later we sent the PM and cling ons to the same destination on the VIP configured MRTT (KC30), seems a tad tone death given many of the countries attending are expecting significant climate change impacts on their countries!

 

[Forg]

Does a VIP-configured KC30 involve gold-lined floaties & pool-ponies for swimming around in the hull filled with avgas?!

 

[markis10]

Does a VIP-configured KC30 involve gold-lined floaties & pool-ponies for swimming around in the hull filled with avgas?!

Not quite, at an additional cost of $135m the aircraft has the following fitted:

What is the layout of the VIP section and what furniture/seats (number of) are in
each area including bedroom, office, executive seating?

The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker aircraft registered A39-007 incorporates modifications to
enable long-range Government transport, including enhanced in-air communications
capability to support secure telecommunications. The modifications will enable the business
of Government to continue while in the air, with access to unclassified and classified
information technology environments and telecommunications.

The VIP cabin interior is configured as follows:

VIP accommodation area including two first class seats and seat enclosures

A large meeting room which includes ten taxi, take-off and landing rated seats and a
large conference room table

A working area with club style tables, video-telecommunications equipment and twelve
taxi, take-off and landing rated seats

Bathroom facilities

3.
How many first class, business class and economy class seats are there in the rest
of the plane on a VIP mission?

The cabin configuration includes a total of 102 seats, comprising:

Seating area with 54 standard economy class seats

Seating area with 24 business class seats (lie-down seats)

A First Class lie-flat seating area for two people (as stated in Q2 response)

Secure conference room with ten reclining seats at a table (and five periphery seats
which are not certified for take-off or landing) (as stated in Q2 response)

Working area with 12 lie-flat seats and tables (as stated in Q2 response)