King Charles Heckled by Australian Senator During Canberra Visit

During King Charles's visit to Canberra, he was heckled by Australian senator Lidia Thorpe, who shouted 'you are not my King'. Thorpe was escorted off after interrupting his speech, emphasizing Indigenous rights amid ongoing discussions about Australia's republican future. Despite this, King Charles and Queen Camilla continued their public engagements.

During King Charles's visit to Australia's Parliament House in Canberra, he was interrupted by independent senator Lidia Thorpe, who shouted 'you are not my King' after his address.

Thorpe, an Aboriginal Australian and advocate for Indigenous rights, called out for a minute before being escorted out by security.

Despite the disruption, the ceremony continued, and King Charles and Queen Camilla engaged with the gathered public.

Australia, as a Commonwealth nation, recognizes the King as head of state, but discussions on becoming a republic have been ongoing for years.

The King's visit, amidst his cancer treatment, marks his first trip to Australia as monarch.