King Charles tour live: Crowds greet King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sydney church

King Charles and Queen Camilla have wowed royal fans at a Sydney church service amid protests, kicking off their official royal engagements.

King Charles has received a rousing reception at NSW State Parliament after he and Queen Camilla delighted royal fans at a Sydney church service.

As the King and Queen left St Thomas’ Anglican Church in North Sydney, they were greeted by hundreds of cheering people, all hoping to catch a glimpse or snap a photo.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla at church. Picture: Rohan Kelly

The royals meet children outside the church. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Queen Camilla is all smiles as she arrives at church. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Children from Sunday school greet the royals. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Some chanted “hip hip hurrah” and “long live the King” as the royals greeted the public on their first offical engagement in Australia.

“It’s lovely to be here ,” the King, swathed in a linen suit, replied to flag-waving fans.

At least a dozen pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the church ahead of the royal pair’s arrival.

The demonstrators held one large banner reading “Empire built on genocide. Not our king”, as they expressed solidarity with the Indigenous Australians, Lebanese and Palestinian people.

Protesters near the church. Picture Rohan Kelly

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Originally published as King Charles tour live: Crowds greet King Charles and Queen Camilla at Sydney church