Australia's Sydney Opera House will not light up its sails to mark the coronation of King Charles- considered head of state across the country. The decision is a cost saving measure, a spokesperson for the state government of New South Wales said as per news agency Reuters. Many public buildings and monuments, including Parliament House in Canberra, will be illuminated in royal purple to mark the coronation. The Sydney Opera House was lit up in September to pay respect to Queen Elizabeth II following her death. In addition to Australia, King Charles is the head of state in New Zealand and 12 other Commonwealth realms outside the United Kingdom.

Source: Hindustan Times May 06, 2023 09:04 UTC