Matildas captain will join delegation including Anthony Albanese, Nick Cave and Adam Hills at London ceremony next week
“I’m honoured to represent Australia at the coronation of the King and the queen consort, a historic occasion,” Albanese said. “I am proud to join a group of remarkable Australians who will also attend the coronation, showcasing our truly diverse and dynamic nation.”
In releasing details of the delegation, the government confirmed several events will be held in Australia to mark the coronation. On 6 and 7 May, significant buildings and monuments around Australia will be illuminated in royal purple while a national 21-gun salute will be conducted outside Parliament House in Canberra on 7 May.
Kerr, who was awarded an Order of Australia for her services to football in 2022, will lead Australia’s charge at the Women’s World Cup on home soil later this year. The 29-year-old striker is widely considered one of the best players in the world, and herShe has been regularly nominated for top global awards and is Australia’s all-time leading international goalscorer, in either men’s or women’s football.
on Friday morning AEST, as her Chelsea side were held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona, who advanced 2-1 on aggregate.
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