King Charles faces vocal protest during Australia tour
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are visiting Australia and New Zealand. During one of the meetings, Senator Lidia Thorpe publicly criticized the British monarch, using harsh words. Cameras captured the incident.
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, Charles III became the new king and has been diligently fulfilling his duties. Although there was media speculation some time ago about the 75-year-old's cancer, despite health problems, his schedule remains filled with numerous meetings with subjects and important figures from around the world.
On Friday, October 17, King Charles III and Queen Camilla began a nine-day trip around Australia and New Zealand. For the residents of those regions, this is the first visit by a reigning monarch in years. Recently, the media even featured special portraits heralding this trip.
Incident during King Charles III's appearance in Australia; security intervenes
The visit of Queen Elizabeth's son and his wife to Australia is proceeding smoothly, but not without unexpected disruptions. Recently, there were media reports that influential leaders of Australian states, citing other commitments, declined invitations to a reception organized for the king's arrival.
That was not all; during King Charles III's appearance before Australian politicians and dignitaries at Parliament House in Canberra, an incident occurred. Lidia Thorpe, a senator and the first Aboriginal woman from the state of Victoria in the Senate, delivered a vulgar tirade at the monarch. She shouted that "this is not his land" and was subsequently escorted out by security.
Give us back our land, give us back what you stole. You are not my king! — shouted Senator Thorpe. A recording of the entire incident appeared on social media.
The senator is certainly not a supporter of the king. On the same day, Lidia Thorpe was also expected to be present at a protest when King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid a wreath at the war memorial.
