2026 King’s Birthday Dinner

The Australia-Britain and Royal Commonwealth Societies ACT are pleased to announce the 2026 King’s Birthday Dinner, to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026 at The Commonwealth Club, Yarralumla.

Official Australian Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III. Courtesy of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The evening will celebrate the fourth year of the reign of His Majesty King Charles III, King of Australia and Head of the Commonwealth.

We are honoured that the Guest of Honour and Speaker for the evening will be Dr Brian Jones, Deputy British High Commissioner to Australia. Dr Jones previously served as British High Commissioner to Fiji and brings extensive diplomatic experience across the Commonwealth.

The event will commence with pre-dinner drinks at 7.00pm, followed by dinner at 7.30pm.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Venue: The Commonwealth Club
25 Forster Crescent, Yarralumla ACT

Dress: Black Tie and Decorations (miniatures)

Tickets are $135 per person and include pre-dinner drinks, a two-course dinner and wine.

Bookings

RSVP by Sunday 14 June 2026.

Electronic payments may be made using the following details:

BSB: 833 205
Account: 20539 328
Reference: Dinner + Surname and Initial

Following payment, attendees are requested to email a.jsutton@netspeed.com.au with names and any dietary requirements.

The Society looks forward to welcoming members and guests for this important annual occasion in the Commonwealth calendar.