Australia's national and state leaders want the royals removed from their constitution

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney on Friday for the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade, a trip that has rekindled debate about the nation’s constitutional links to Britain. The Sydney Opera House's iconic sails were illuminated with images of previous…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney on Friday for the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade, a trip that has rekindled debate about the nation’s constitutional links to Britain.The Sydney Opera House's iconic sails were illuminated with images of previous royal visits to welcome the couple, whose six-day trip will be brief by royal standards. Charles, 75, is being treated for cancer, which led to the scaled-down itinerary. Charles and Camilla were welcomed in light rain at Sydney Airport by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, New South Wales state Premier Chris Minns and the king's representative in Australia, Governor-General Sam Mostyln. Charles is only the second reigning British monarch to visit Australia. His mother, Queen Elizabeth II, became the first 70 years ago.While the welcome has been warm, Australia's national and state leaders want the royals removed from their constitution.Monarchists expect the visit will strengthen Australians'…

King Charles and Camilla have arrived in Australia for their first visit to the country since becoming monarch.

King Charles and Camilla are set to arrive in Australia for their first visit to the country since becoming monarch.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived in Sydney on Friday for the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade, a trip that has rekindled debate about the nation’s constitutional links to Britain.

King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Australia sparks debate over the nation's constitutional ties to Britain.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade.

Only hours remain before King Charles III’s first royal visit to Australia begins—his first as monarch, and only the second head of state to step foot on Australian soil. King Charles and Queen Camilla are...