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The King and Queen taken by Western Sydney’s “top tucker”

Oct. 23, 2024 - 07:13 By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Turning heads and sausages. "Is the BBQ sauce good?" The king and queen taken by some of Australia’s "top tucker". "It is no wonder, I think, that Sydney is world-famous for its cuisine, whether its smashed avo, a pav or a cab sav." From cultural dances to culinary delights, 500 western Sydney locals gathered in Parramatta Park, to show off what the community does best. "I'm so excited, I'm overjoyed and like over the moon" "I'm very proud of my group and I never thought they were going to get this far" "I got a bit starstruck back there because I met some of the players from the Western Sydney Wanderers. It was very exciting yeah." "I'm very excited today yeah, there's a lot of activities going on, some performances back there.” Regional Australia also had its moment, a sheep dog trial was a highlight for everyone involved. Murray Wilkinson, grazier: "The dogs were focused on what they had to do, and it was great for them to see that, bit of a laugh for them." Hannah Greenshielders, farmer: "He's got a passion for regional agriculture, and he really puts his money where his mouth is." First Nations leaders met with the king at the invitation only event. While Queen Camilla visited food rescue charity oz harvest. "You absolutely are the most prestigious member of the order of the teaspoon... laughs" Workers, volunteers, politicians and even students had their chance to see the royal pair. "She was so nice, and her hands were like, unbelievably soft" "Do you know what you're going to say to the King or Queen if you get the chance to talk to them? “Uh...uh... I don't think so...laughs" "My soccer teammate asked me to put in a good word for him so I might, maybe I'll do that" There's a real feeling of excitement at Parramatta Park today, the royal family have a long history with this region. But for most who've gathered here, it's their first time meeting the king and queen. A memory making moment for generations to come.