In the morning, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, presided at a meeting of the Executive Council, at Government House.

Following this, the Governor, as Deputy Prior of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, accompanied by Mr Dennis Wilson, conducted investitures for admissions to and promotion within the Order, at Government House. For further information visit: stjohnnsw.com.au

In the evening, as a consequence of Her Excellency departing the State to attend the Coronation Service of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey and thereafter undertake a Vice Regal Mission to the United Arab Emirates, His Excellency the Honourable Andrew Bell, Lieutenant-Governor of New South Wales, assumed the Administration of the Government of New South Wales.