The Prince of Wales was spotted in Wagga, en route to opening the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast, on Wednesday morning.
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Prince Charles, accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla, is currently embarking on a one-week tour of the country and spent time in the Riverina.
The royal pair stayed with close friend and hedge-fund billionaire, Sir Michael Hintze, at Deltroit Station near Tumblong.
Sir Michael, with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion, is the founder of London-based $12 billion global fund manager CQS.
Cootamundra-Gundagai mayor Abb McAlister was aware of the auspicious visit.
“I heard they were around town, but I didn’t get to meet them,” Cr McAlister said.
"To my understanding, they were outside Tumblong most of the time with Sir Michael.
“It’s nice to have some royal visitation in the region.”
The royal couple then travelled through Wagga to board a flight to the Gold Coast, where they will represent the Queen at the opening of the Commonwealth Games on April 4.
