Sydney officials ‘disappointed’ King Charles didn’t need to use 30K ‘soundproof’ toilets built for late Queen’s 1992 visit [Video]

06:19 EDT 20 Oct 2024, updated 08:03 EDT 20 Oct 2024

Officials were left disappointed after hoping for a ‘royal flush’ when King Charles visited the New South Wales Parliament in Sydney today.

They had been secretly hoping the sovereign might be tempted to avail himself of their facilities during an engagement – what’s known in the royal household as a ‘comfort break’.

That’s because, according to the Australian Daily Telegraph, MPs were desperately hoping to finally get their money’s worth after costly renovations to the toilets 30 years ago in advance of a visit by Queen Elizabeth.

Apparently no expense was spared for the 1992 visit, with the toilet specifically upgraded ahead of Her Majesty’s arrival, to ensure it was ‘soundproof’.

The bathroom renovations are believed to have cost some AUS$18,000 (£9,263) at the time, the equivalent of around $40,000 (£30,000) in today’s money – and taxpayers picked up the bill.