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Royal Highness Prince Charles arrives at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
1/24Royal Highness Prince Charles arrives at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
Gumatj Clan Leader Galarrwuy Yunupingu greets Royal Highness Prince Charles at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
2/24Gumatj Clan Leader Galarrwuy Yunupingu greets Royal Highness Prince Charles at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
onlookers at Gove Airport Shannon Roeduger, Adele Purdey, Zoe Roediger, Josiah Purdey and bub Theo Purdey after seeing Prince Charles Picture: Keri Megelus
3/24onlookers at Gove Airport Shannon Roeduger, Adele Purdey, Zoe Roediger, Josiah Purdey and bub Theo Purdey after seeing Prince Charles Picture: Keri Megelus
Royal Highness Prince Charles greets NT Administrator Vicki O'Halloran at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
4/24Royal Highness Prince Charles greets NT Administrator Vicki O'Halloran at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
Gumatj Clan Leader Galarrwuy Yunupingu gives Royal Highness Prince Charles a woomera at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
5/24Gumatj Clan Leader Galarrwuy Yunupingu gives Royal Highness Prince Charles a woomera at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
Royal Highness Prince Charles is greeted by Kristy O'Brien at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
6/24Royal Highness Prince Charles is greeted by Kristy O'Brien at Gove Airport. Picture: Keri Megelus
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
7/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
8/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
9/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
10/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
11/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
12/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
13/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
14/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
15/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
16/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
17/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles is welcomed to country with a sacred ‘Wuyal’ ceremony, which will reveal the Malka (feather) string that connects the Rirratjingu people to their land. Led by traditional owner and ceremony leader Witiyana Marika, at Mount Nhulun where the spirit being Wuyal (sugar bag honey man) climbed to the top of the hill and named the areas around Nhulunbuy, and gave the Rirratjingu people their sacred knowledge. The Prince of Wales then met with senior members of the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, and Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation during the first day of his visit to the Northern Territory.
Yirrkala student Kaya Munununggurr discusses her artwork with Charles, Prince of Wales at the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre Picture: Keri Megelus
18/24Yirrkala student Kaya Munununggurr discusses her artwork with Charles, Prince of Wales at the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre Picture: Keri Megelus
Creative Director of the Mulka Project Ishmael Marika meets with his Royal Highness Prince Charles at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre. Picture: Keri Megelus
19/24Creative Director of the Mulka Project Ishmael Marika meets with his Royal Highness Prince Charles at Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre. Picture: Keri Megelus
Yidaki master Djalu Gurruwiwi plays the Yidaki and gives Charles, Prince of Wales some healing magic. He is surrounded by his familynat the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre. Picture: Keri Megelus
20/24Yidaki master Djalu Gurruwiwi plays the Yidaki and gives Charles, Prince of Wales some healing magic. He is surrounded by his familynat the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre. Picture: Keri Megelus
Gumatj Elders Djawa and Balupalu Yunupingu show Charles, Prince of Wales some of the furniture from their Gumatj workshop Picture: Keri Megelus
21/24Gumatj Elders Djawa and Balupalu Yunupingu show Charles, Prince of Wales some of the furniture from their Gumatj workshop Picture: Keri Megelus
Charles, Prince of Wales meets with Bec Charlesworth in the Yirrkala Art Centre's Multimedia Room Picture: Keri Megelus
22/24Charles, Prince of Wales meets with Bec Charlesworth in the Yirrkala Art Centre's Multimedia Room Picture: Keri Megelus
His Royal Highness Prince Charles arrives on Air Force One at the Darwin RAAF base in the Northern Territory on Monday afternoon, following a stopover in East Arnhem Land earlier in the day, during his two day visit to the Northern Territory. Picture by Patrina Malone
23/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles arrives on Air Force One at the Darwin RAAF base in the Northern Territory on Monday afternoon, following a stopover in East Arnhem Land earlier in the day, during his two day visit to the Northern Territory. Picture by Patrina Malone
His Royal Highness Prince Charles arrives at the Darwin RAAF base in the Northern Territory on Monday afternoon, following a stopover in East Arnhem land earlier in the day , during his two day visit to the Northern Territory. Pic Katrina Bridgeford.
24/24His Royal Highness Prince Charles arrives at the Darwin RAAF base in the Northern Territory on Monday afternoon, following a stopover in East Arnhem land earlier in the day , during his two day visit to the Northern Territory. Pic Katrina Bridgeford.
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