Australian visit by King Charles III disrupted by senator's tirade

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, the new king, Charles III, has diligently fulfilled his duties. Although there were media reports some time ago regarding the 75-year-old's alleged cancer, his schedule remains filled with numerous meetings with subjects and important personalities from around the world despite any health issues.

On Friday, 18th October, King Charles III and Queen Camilla embarked on a nine-day trip to Australia and New Zealand. For the residents of these regions, it marks the first visit by a reigning monarch in years. Recently, special portraits were published in the media as a prelude to this journey.

Queen Elizabeth's son and wife's visit to Australia is in full swing, yet it hasn't been without unexpected disruptions. Recently, media reports indicated that citing other commitments, influential leaders of Australian states declined invitations to an event organised in honour of the king's arrival.

That's not all, however. An incident occurred during King Charles III's presentation before Australian politicians and dignitaries at Parliament House in Canberra. Lidia Thorpe, a senator and the first Aboriginal woman from the state of Victoria in the Senate, launched a vulgar tirade in front of the monarch. She shouted, "This is not his land," before being escorted out by security.

"Give us what you stole from us — our bones, our skulls, our babies ... You are not my king," shouted Senator Thorpe. A recording of the entire incident appeared on social media.

The senator is not a supporter of the king. On the same day, Lidia Thorpe was also expected to attend a protest when King Charles III and Queen Camilla laid a wreath at the war memorial.