BY DANEIE GEDDES
Maitland City Council has expressed interest to be included on the map for the British royals' much anticipated visit to Australia in 2024.
It would be their first visit to the Hunter region with King Charles III as monarch and would mark 40 years since the city welcomed King Charles and Princess Diana back in 1983.
On Tuesday the 22nd of August, Maitland City Council is putting a motion forward to gather support to write to the Governor and the government to express their interest in being considered on the itinerary.
Councillor at Maitland City Council, Sally Halliday says backing for regional communities like the Hunter holds equal significance to supporting our major cities.
"I think it's really important that the royals don't just come to Sydney but they actually visit the region because we are a growing area and I think its a wonderful opportunity for people to see the royals," she said.
Details, including which members of the Royal Family will be included in the visit are yet to be released but it is understood either King Charles III and the Queen, or Prince William and Princess Kate will be named.
Potential options for the royal visit to Maitland in 2024 could possibly include a civic reception at Town Hall and tree planting at the recently named Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Sally Halliday says planning is still underway but she hopes to see Maitland on the map for the 2024 Australian Royal Tour.
"I'm hoping they will come to a regional area and support the country as well as the city," she said.
