In a dramatic protest, Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles III during his visit to Australia's Parliament in Canberra, declaring, "You are not my King!" Dressed in traditional attire, Thorpe stormed up the aisle, demanding justice for her people by shouting, "Give us our land back! Give us what you stole from us!" She criticised the monarchy for its historical injustices, asserting that King Charles had committed genocide against Indigenous Australians. Security quickly intervened, escorting her out as she continued to voice her anger, stating, "You destroyed our land. Give us a treaty!" The incident unfolded just after the King’s address on the second day of his Australian engagements. Despite the commotion, the royal couple continued their official duties without acknowledging the disruption. King Charles III and Queen Camilla Australia Visit: Children Greet Couple Outside a Sydney Church in Their First Public Appearance (See Pics).
"You Are Not My King!" Lidia Thorpe Interrupts King Charles at Australian Parliament
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Lidia Thorpe Demands Treaty as She Confronts King Charles in Parliament
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