Clinton and Prince William to visit Australia

[Gerald A]

Clinton will arrive on January 17 in Canberra where she and Gates will hold the 25th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations with their counterparts Foreign Minister Stephen Smith and Defense Minister John Faulkner.

They will "discuss key global and regional security challenges," the State Department said.

She will also stop in Melbourne, it said.

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[Adam.S]

Probably visiting Melbourne for the Australian Open tennis?
Doubt it would be for 'business'; I'm sure a politician would not pass up an offer of free tickets.

[Gareth Forwood]

Does anybody know what date she will fly from CBR to MEL? Or is she visiting MEL first?

[Tim Bowrey]

Prince William will arrive in SYD on JAN19 then onto MEL for a short stop after visiting Wellington.

As of Mrs Clinton, shes coming along with Robert Gates which could bring the 747-200(E4) which there are 2 currently parked at HNL, and possibly a 757. They are going to AKL from POM, Papua New Guinea then into CBR on JAN17 then a short stop to MEL(possibly a day).

Note I have used the words "could" and "possibly" because this is just a rough guide of the movements to help you out if you might want to grab a photo. This info is just from news websites.

Hope this helps you out!

[Steve Jones]

I understand there could be up to 4 or 5 aircraft involved in the visit.

[Bernie P]

Originally Posted by Tim Bowrey

Prince William will arrive in SYD on JAN19 then onto MEL for a short stop after visiting Wellington.

And from what I have learnt, he will be in here at work on one of the days as well...

[Andrew P]

Originally Posted by Steve Jones

I understand there could be up to 4 or 5 aircraft involved in the visit.

free loading Royals need 4 or 5 planes

why cant William just use AirAsia X, as the Aussie taxpayer is picking up the bill

[Mike W]

^ I think the 4 or 5 refers to the Seppos.

As for Willy and co... not bitter are we?

[Gerard M]

The Royals are arriving into Sydney on a chartered RNZAF a/c i'll preusme to be one of their 757's? Cant see him coming in on a Herc?

And the list of american deligates include Clinton, Gates and

Other US guests include Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, and Commander Pacific Command Admiral Robert Willard, along with senior officials from both countries.

[DanielG]

Hey guys,
I'm hoping to see either Clinton or William's a/c here in AKL. I'm keeping an ear out for arrival details. Does anyone know anything about their flight times on this side of the ditch?