Royal visit dubbed 'Farewell Oz Tour'

Charles’ six-day trip must be last by sitting monarch, say republicans

- RUSSELL MYERS

THE King's first visit to Australia as its head of state is being called The Farewell Oz Tour by republicans.

The Australian Republican Movement said Charles and Camilla's six-day trip, which starts on Friday, is the "chance to wave goodbye to royal reign".

Australia's six state premiers are snubbing a reception for the royals in Canberra on Monday. Three claim they have cabinet meetings, a fourth an election campaign, a fifth a US trade mission and the sixth "other commitments".