Royal Family Website 2024 Dates. William has spoken candidly about the royal family’s major health scares, saying 2024 has “probably been the hardest year in my life” and a “dreadful” experience. The tour marked the king's first visit to a commonwealth realm as head of state.

This will be the king’s first visit to australia as sovereign, and the first visit to australia by a reigning monarch since 2011. The king, the queen and members of the royal family are today attending a garter day service and ceremony at windsor castle.