King Charles Heckled by Australian Senator Thorpe

During his visit to Australia, King Charles faced heckling from Indigenous Australian senator Lidia Thorpe, who accused him of committing 'genocide' against her people. Thorpe shouted various demands including land restitution and a treaty, asserting that the King is not their sovereign. Prime Minister Keir Starmer responded by praising the King as an 'incredible ambassador' for the UK and the Commonwealth, highlighting his public service despite ongoing health challenges related to his cancer diagnosis. Starmer expressed his anticipation to join Charles at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, reiterating the King's positive contributions. Thorpe, who campaigns on First Nations issues, later mentioned being prevented from delivering a 'notice of complicity in Aboriginal genocide' to the King. The incident has sparked discussions on the historical implications of the British monarchy in Australia.