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King Charles makes 1st appearance in Australia

(UPDATE) SYDNEY — King Charles' admirers got a first glimpse of their reigning monarch Sunday, as the British royal attended a church service and expressed his 'great joy' at returning Down Under.

The 75-year-old sovereign arrived in Sydney late on Friday evening, but had kept a low profile as he balances cancer recovery with royal duties.

STRONGER FRIENDSHIP Britain's King Charles III meets with New South Wales Gov. Margaret Beazley at Admiralty House in Sydney on Oct. 20, 2024. AFP PHOTO