Senator Lidia Thorpe Disrupts King Charles' Speech

During King Charles's visit to Australia, Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted his speech at Parliament House with a passionate outburst condemning the monarchy for committing 'genocide' against Indigenous peoples. Thorpe demanded a treaty and the return of land, stating, 'You are not my King' and 'give us what you stole from us: our bones, our skulls, our babies'. While the King acknowledged the traditional owners of the land in his address, Thorpe's protest, which included shouts of 'f--- the colonies', was met with her swift removal by security. Buckingham Palace did not comment on the incident, but sources noted the King remained unfazed and focused on the day's positive engagements. This confrontation highlights ongoing tensions regarding colonial history in Australia and the call for reconciliation with First Nations peoples. The incident is seen as an embarrassment for the monarchy during its first official visit to Australia under King Charles.