Tour Majesty

King Charles plans the biggest series of world visits since Queen's trips in 70s

- RUSSELL MYERS Royal Editor

KING Charles is planning the Royal Family's biggest-ever series of tours around the globe to kick off his reign.

The monarch will prioritise visits to Australia, New Zealand and a number of Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean.

In all, there will be a two-year blitz of foreign travel aimed at "extending a hand of friendship and support", royal sources have revealed.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are also being lined up for a "major supporting role as the royals begin a new era after Queen Elizabeth's passing.

The King is also understood to be keen to undertake a number of solo trips, both at home and abroad. This will allow the Queen Consort to accept more engagements for her personal projects.

A royal source said: "The King and his family are keen to hit the ground running in these crucial first few months and years of his reign.