Australia King Charles

2024 - 10 - 22

King Charles III: From Royal Waves to Alpaca Sneezes!

Australia politics - Climate change - Colonial history - Indigenous Australians - King Charles III - Royal visit - Sustainable fashion

King Charles III's Australian tour is a mix of royal moments, heckles, and even a sneezing alpaca! Want to know more about this unexpected adventure? Read on!

King Charles III's visit to Australia is certainly a headline-stealer, filled with unexpected encounters and emotional moments. This monumental trip marks the first official visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in over 13 years, showcasing a country still grappling with its colonial past, and the evolving relationship between the British Crown and Indigenous Australians. The royal couple's journey began in Redfern, the birthplace of Australia’s urban Aboriginal civil rights movement, where King Charles engaged in significant discussions with local Indigenous leaders, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation.

However, not all moments were smooth sailing! During his address at Parliament House in Canberra, an Indigenous senator, Lidia Thorpe, boldly shouted, "You are not my king!" This stunning protest was a reminder of the ongoing complexities surrounding Australia's colonial history and the longing for recognition and reparations among Indigenous communities. Adding to the peculiarity of the day, King Charles experienced a rather amusing encounter with an alpaca that sneezed on him, possibly the most unexpected royal welcome in history!

Amidst the controversy, King Charles voiced his concerns over climate change, remarking that its signs in Australia are "unmistakable." His address included a call for stronger climate action, highlighting the critical role Australia plays in global climate leadership. His remarks stirred applause, yet were met with protests underscoring the discontent many Australians feel towards the monarchy and their aspirations for a republic.

As this royal visit unfolds, it not only raises discussions on the future of the monarchy in Australia but also reminds both Australia and the UK of the complexities of their shared history. Did you know that Australia has been debating its republican status for decades? Approximately 40% of Australians support a shift to a republic, reflecting a growing desire to establish a national identity free from colonial ties. On the flip side, King Charles isn't the first royal to visit Australia under scrutiny; Queen Elizabeth II also faced protests during her visits, underscoring how history tends to repeat itself.

So, while King Charles III’s Australian tour is officially a royal affair, the underlying sentiments illustrate that the land Down Under continues to navigate the choppy waters between tradition and progress, questioning the relevance of monarchy in today's society. What might the next leg of the royal journey reveal? Stay tuned!

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

King Charles to meet Indigenous Australians in civil rights birthplace ... (The Straits Times)

SYDNEY - Britain's King Charles travels on Tuesday to Redfern, birthplace of Australia's urban Aboriginal civil rights movement in inner Sydney, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CBS News"

King Charles III heckled on Australia visit by lawmaker accusing him ... (CBS News)

King Charles heckled by an Australian senator calling him a "genocidalist" and sneezed on by an alpaca during his official royal tour.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "New York Magazine"

King Charles Gets Snubbed and Heckled During Australia Trip (New York Magazine)

King Charles and Queen Camilla's Australia tour is off to a rough start. The first Commonwealth tour since Charles's cancer diagnosis raised health concerns ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Straits Times"

King Charles says signs of climate change in Australia 'unmistakable' (The Straits Times)

(From left) Britain's Queen Camilla, King Charles III and Australian PM Anthony Albanese observe Aboriginal dancers at Parliament House in Canberra, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

King Charles Australia visit wrap: key moments from day two of the ... (The Guardian)

King says Australia's climate leadership of 'critical importance' in Parliament House address disrupted by Indigenous senator's protest.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNN"

Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: 'You are not my king' (CNN)

Britain's King Charles II had just finished giving a speech to Australia's Parliament House on Monday when an Indigenous senator began yelling, “You are not ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PBS NewsHour"

Indigenous Australian senator yells at King Charles, 'You are not my ... (PBS NewsHour)

Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for the royal couple after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "POLITICO.eu"

'Not my king!' King Charles III heckled by Australian senator (POLITICO.eu)

British monarchy 'committed genocide against our people,' said independent lawmaker Lidia Thorpe.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

Why Australian senator Lidia Thorpe heckled King Charles (BBC News)

Lidia Thorpe explained why she heckled the monarch to the BBC's Katy Watson, on his second day of engagements.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Sydney Morning Herald"

Royal visit Australia LIVE updates: Large crowds expected as King ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

King Charles and Queen Camilla have a full day of events in Sydney. Follow along for all the live updates.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Hindustan Times"

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British ... (Hindustan Times)

Controversy interrupted the visit on Monday when Indigenous independent senator Lidia Thorpe yelled at Charles during a reception that he was not her king and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "ABC News"

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British ... (ABC News)

King Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping his journey is a step toward ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Bloomberg"

King Charles' Visit To Australia Sparks Republic Debate (Bloomberg)

King Charles is on his first trip to Australia since being crowned in 2023. The British monarch remains Australia's head of state, 25 years after a ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The New York Times"

King Charles III Heckled by Lidia Thorpe, an Indigenous Australian ... (The New York Times)

King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Associated Press"

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British ... (The Associated Press)

King Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping his journey is a step toward ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Down To Earth Magazine"

Lidia Thorpe's outburst at King Charles III reflects the very complex ... (Down To Earth Magazine)

Aboriginal leader criticises Thorpe; says Australia making attempts at reconciliation between indigenous and settler populations. Lidia Thorpe's outburst at ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Australian senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles with a ... (The Guardian)

The Gurnai Gunditjmara and Djab-Wurrung woman accused the crown of a range of crimes against Indigenous people at Parliament House.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Reuters"

Crowds turn out to see King Charles at Sydney Opera House (Reuters)

Charles met Indigenous elders at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in inner-city Redfern, where he was embraced by elder Michael Welsh, and a woman ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Keir Starmer praises Charles after king was heckled in Australia (The Guardian)

UK PM says monarch is doing 'a fantastic job' after protest by senator in Australian parliament.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "POLITICO.eu"

King Charles III confronted by indigenous activists in Australia (POLITICO.eu)

The monarch heard a plea for 'sovereignty' after being heckled in Canberra's Parliament House.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Voice of America"

King Charles III ends first Australian visit by reigning British monarch ... (Voice of America)

Charles's trip to Australia was scaled down because he is undergoing cancer treatment; he arrives in Samoa on Wednesday.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "CNA"

Indigenous Australian embraces King Charles at civil rights birthplace (CNA)

SYDNEY: Britain's King Charles was embraced by an Indigenous elder after a welcome smoking ceremony on Tuesday (Oct 22) in the birthplace of Australia's ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Barbecue, kangaroo pies and Jimmy Barnes: Charles and Camilla ... (The Guardian)

The royals get on the tongs, banter with surf lifesavers and meet massive crowds at the Sydney Opera House.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "NPR"

'Give us what you stole from us,' Indigenous Australian senator yells ... (NPR)

Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for the royal couple after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Arise News"

King Charles III Wraps Up Historic Visit To Australia Amid Republic ... (Arise News)

The trip took place against a backdrop of renewed debate over Australia's status as a constitutional monarchy, with anti-monarchists hoping the king's visit ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "BBC News"

King's Australia visit ends on positive note (BBC News)

Thousands of people were out on the streets of Sydney on Tuesday, eager to see King Charles and Queen Camilla, set against the iconic Opera House in the ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Royal fist bumps and sausage sizzles: King Charles and Queen ... (The Guardian)

Dignitaries and crowds line up in Sydney and Canberra for King Charles III's whirlwind 17th visit to Australia.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Daily Sabah"

'Australia is not your land': Indigenous senator tells King Charles (Daily Sabah)

King Charles III's visit to Australia was interrupted by an Indigenous independent senator, who yelled at the British monarch, urging him to return...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "PBS NewsHour"

King Charles concludes first Australian visit by reigning British ... (PBS NewsHour)

King Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping the debate surrounding his ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Australian Financial Review"

Royal tour Australia: King Charles causes a style stir with his Moscot ... (The Australian Financial Review)

Known as an advocate for sustainable fashion, King Charles caused a style stir yesterday in Sydney with his on-trend specs.

Post cover
Image courtesy of "Yahoo Singapore News"

King Charles winds up Australia trip, flies to Samoa summit (Yahoo Singapore News)

King Charles III wrapped up a six-day Australia tour Wednesday, jetting off to the Pacific island of Samoa for a summit of the 56-nation Commonwealth, ...

Post cover
Image courtesy of "The Guardian"

Selfies, hugs and protests: King Charles's new approach in spotlight ... (The Guardian)

King Charles and Queen Camilla have left Australia after more than 30 official engagements – and a fair share of controversy – packed into just four full ...

Explore the last week