{"id":117168,"date":"2024-10-22T19:44:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117168"},"modified":"2024-10-22T19:44:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:44:02","slug":"indigenous-protestor-arrested-for-attempting-to-confront-king-charles-royal-family-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117168","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous protestor arrested for attempting to confront King Charles \u2013 Royal family news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"sc-chxdj2-0 iHMZLy\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN sc-1balrqd-0 dYEbUZ\"><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 hiCdLa liXvvg\">King Charles heckled by Australian senator: \u2018Give us our land back\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"nsc-wrapper-support-us\">\n<div class=\"sc-16ay7ps-0 hyYaof\">\n<div class=\"sc-16ay7ps-1 iKVFei\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-16ay7ps-2 hpIzjT\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-16ay7ps-10 bITOqV\">\n<p><button class=\"sc-16ay7ps-4 jyAPhF sc-16ay7ps-18 fYdfHH\" on=\"tap:AMP.setState({supportNscAmpAccordion: true})\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-8 kDWcOx\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-7 fiytbn\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 bNRJWU sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-16ay7ps-5 jJxovk\"><use href=\"#d5d9764c65d2cfa2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-16ay7ps-13 gXLOOd\"><amp-accordion animate=\"\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-container\" i-amphtml-layout=\"container\"><\/p>\n<section on=\"expand:AMP.setState({supportNscAmpAccordion: true});collapse:AMP.setState({supportNscAmpAccordion: false})\" class=\"sc-16ay7ps-15 jDMrmT\">\n<h4 class=\"sc-16ay7ps-16 jIIEto\"\/>\n<div class=\"sc-16ay7ps-17 kWRxfA\">\n<p data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-16ay7ps-9 blNIe\">This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.<\/p>\n<p>The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.<\/p>\n<p><b>Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-16ay7ps-4 jyAPhF sc-16ay7ps-19 gFvbjS\" on=\"tap:AMP.setState({supportNscAmpAccordion: false})\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-8 kDWcOx\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-7 fiytbn\">Close<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 bNRJWU sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-16ay7ps-5 sc-16ay7ps-6 jJxovk cOIZLt\"><use href=\"#d5d9764c65d2cfa2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/amp-accordion><button class=\"sc-16ay7ps-4 jyAPhF sc-16ay7ps-20 egbBIr\" on=\"tap:AMP.setState({supportNscAmpAccordion: true})\" true=\"\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-8 kDWcOx\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-7 fiytbn\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 bNRJWU sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-16ay7ps-5 jJxovk\"><use href=\"#d5d9764c65d2cfa2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><button class=\"sc-16ay7ps-4 jyAPhF sc-16ay7ps-20 egbBIr\" on=\"tap:AMP.setState({supportNscAmpAccordion: false})\" false=\"\" supportnscampaccordion=\"=\" null=\"\" hidden=\"\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-8 kDWcOx\"><span class=\"sc-16ay7ps-7 fiytbn\">Close<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 bNRJWU sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-16ay7ps-5 sc-16ay7ps-6 jJxovk cOIZLt\"><use href=\"#d5d9764c65d2cfa2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/australasia\/lidia-thorpe-australian-senator-indigenous-king-charles-heckled-b2633238.html\">Indigenous protestor<\/a> was arrested for attempting to confront <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/king-charles-iii\">King Charles<\/a> on the final day of his Australian tour. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/royal-family\">monarch<\/a>, 75, and his supporters were targeted by Wayne \u201cCoco\u201d Wharton, who encouraged the crowds gathered at the Sydney Opera House to leave with the King. <\/p>\n<p>Mr Wharton said: \u201cGo home with the King. He is a King of thieves and a King of liars. You have no receipt, you have no agreement on the occupation of this country. You are a nation of thieves. You\u2019re guilty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He was subsequently arrested by police \u2013 a development that was met with applause. <\/p>\n<p>Mr Wharton\u2019s daughter, Nellie Pollard-Wharton, said he was attempting to issue an arrest notice for King Charles because of the royals\u2019 historic treatment of Australia\u2019s aboriginal people.<\/p>\n<p>This came after a visit to the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in Sydney, where the King met with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/first-nations\">First Nations<\/a> elders. One told him their goal was \u201csovereignty\u201d in an apparent reference to a protest the previous day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/world\/australasia\/australia-lidia-thorpe-king-charles-b2632586.html\">On Monday, the monarch was accused of \u201cgenocide\u201d <\/a>against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/australia\">Australia<\/a>\u2019s First Nations by Senator Lidia Thorpe who told him, \u201cYou are not my King.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ms Thorpe, from Victoria, has long advocated for a treaty between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to recognise their autonomy and set right historical wrongs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-2cwogs-0 hWexIG\">\n<aside class=\"sc-2cwogs-1 fpMFoj js-key-points\">\n<h2>Key Points<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<p><amp-live-list id=\"be5a87c3-7a7f-49c6-8ae3-1b5665ff9991\" class=\"amp-live-list i-amphtml-layout-container\" data-max-items-per-page=\"10\" i-amphtml-layout=\"container\"><button class=\"sc-2cwogs-4 iXqLyU\" update=\"\" on=\"tap:be5a87c3-7a7f-49c6-8ae3-1b5665ff9991.update\">Show latest update <span class=\"sc-14ov20w-0 XoJpW\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"> <path d=\"M17.65 6.35C16.2 4.9 14.21 4 12 4c-4.42 0-7.99 3.58-7.99 8s3.57 8 7.99 8c3.73 0 6.84-2.55 7.73-6h-2.08c-.82 2.33-3.04 4-5.65 4-3.31 0-6-2.69-6-6s2.69-6 6-6c1.66 0 3.14.69 4.22 1.78L13 11h7V4l-2.35 2.35z\"\/> <\/svg> <\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div items=\"\"><span data-index=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729515114000\" data-update-time=\"1729582376000\" id=\"post-1794194\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794194\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-21T14:15:04.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729520104<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">Lidia Thorpe protest criticised by Australian PM<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe, who campaigns on First Nations issues, disrupted Charles\u2019s welcome to the capital Canberra with her protest on Monday. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Her comments were criticised by Australia\u2019s prime minister Anthony Albanese, who attend the event and later told The Australian newspaper: \u201cThe actions of the independent senator in the Great Hall were disrespectful. This is not the standard of behaviour Australians rightly expect of parliamentarians.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 foLYzs\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_07754.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_07754.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_07754.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Athena Stavrou<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">21 October 2024 15:15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729590661000\" data-update-time=\"1729594224000\" id=\"post-1794848\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794848\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T12:00:52.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729598452<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">Royal fans praise Australia tour &#8211; \u2018It\u2019s a historic occasion\u2019 <\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Royal fans who had the opportunity to meet and glimpse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/king-charles-iii\">King Charles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/camilla\">Queen Camilla<\/a> on the second day of their Australian tour have praised the \u201chistoric occasion\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The couple took the opportunity to greet their many well-wishers outside Parliament House in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/canberra\">Canberra<\/a> on Monday, where the king gave a poignant speech about his experience of Australia and vision for its future. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Kathy Carter and her family, who made \u201cWe love you\u201d signs\u201d said: \u201cWe would have sat here for another two hours. It\u2019s the pomp and ceremony &#8230; but on the other hand, they\u2019re so realistic and down to earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Dressed in a Union Jack-covered jacket, royal fan Serena added: \u201cIt\u2019s a historic occasion.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 iPhzUN\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_96164.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_96164.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_96164.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Britain's Queen Camilla, front, and King Charles III greet members of the public outside Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Monday.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">Britain&#8217;s Queen Camilla, front, and King Charles III greet members of the public outside Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Monday.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->David Gray\/Pool Photo via AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 eMYPKO\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_53829.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_53829.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_53829.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"People wait to see Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside Parliament House.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">People wait to see Britain&#8217;s King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside Parliament House.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->David Gray\/Pool Photo via AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 13:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729592016000\" data-update-time=\"1729592016000\" id=\"post-1794880\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794880\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T11:30:52.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729596652<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">Charles and Camilla plant tree at Australian National Botanic Gardens<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The second day of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/king-charles-iii\">King Charles<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/camilla\">Queen Camilla<\/a>\u2019s ongoing tour also saw the couple visit the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The King not only inspected the plants on display but took the opportunity to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/environmentalism\">plant a tree of his own<\/a>, a water gum, which he requested to see again once it is a little bigger. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 hwNjDW\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_96376.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_96376.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/13\/Australia_Britain_Royals_96376.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"King Charles inspects plants during a visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">King Charles inspects plants during a visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->AP Photo\/Mark Baker<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 eMYPKO\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/10\/b2bbad8b-4669-47c9-9f34-ef5e9823330a.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/10\/b2bbad8b-4669-47c9-9f34-ef5e9823330a.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/10\/b2bbad8b-4669-47c9-9f34-ef5e9823330a.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The king plants a tree during his visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens, in Canberra, on day two of the royal visit to Australia and Samoa.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">The king plants a tree during his visit to the Australian National Botanic Gardens, in Canberra, on day two of the royal visit to Australia and Samoa.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Chris Jackson\/PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 12:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729594001000\" data-update-time=\"1729599248000\" id=\"post-1794912\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794912\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T10:52:52.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729594372<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">Indigenous man arrested near Sydney Opera House on final day of royal tour<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Wayne \u201cCoco\u201d Wharton encouraged the crowd of well-wishers to leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/australia\">Australia<\/a> with the King.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>\u201cGo home with the King,\u201d he said. \u201cHe is a King of thieves and a King of liars. You have no receipt, you have no agreement on the occupation of this country. You are a nation of thieves. You\u2019re guilty.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Following his arrest, the crowd cheered. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>As he was being led away by authorities, Mr Wharton added: \u201cWhat gives you the right to do this? These systems, these police, they create this environment. This King of England has the power to sack the prime minister, why doesn\u2019t have the power to fix the wrongs he has done?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Police told the protestor that the hundreds-strong crowd was there \u201cfor a nice peaceful day.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>According to Mr Wharton\u2019s daughter, Nellie Pollard-Wharton, he was attempting to issue an arrest notice for King Charles because of the historic treatment of Australia\u2019s aboriginal people. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 eQSysK\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/12\/GettyImages-1244431632-1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/12\/GettyImages-1244431632-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/12\/GettyImages-1244431632-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Wayne \u201cCoco\u201d Wharton was arrested in Australia for protesting the royal tour.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">Wayne \u201cCoco\u201d Wharton was arrested in Australia for protesting the royal tour.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Gett<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 cOUvWF\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/2179321578.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/2179321578.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/2179321578.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The royal appearance at the Syndey Opera House in honour of its 50th anniversary was not without incident.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">The royal appearance at the Syndey Opera House in honour of its 50th anniversary was not without incident.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Getty Images<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 11:52<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"4\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729590202000\" data-update-time=\"1729590202000\" id=\"post-1794831\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794831\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T10:30:52.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729593052<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">King Charles III meets with members of Indigenous community<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/king-charles-iii\">King Charles<\/a> was pictured embracing a member of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/australia\">Australia<\/a>\u2019s \u201cstolen generation\u201d, Uncle James Michael \u2018Widdy\u2019 Welsh. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/monarch\">monarch<\/a>, 75, simply said \u201cHugs are good\u201d as he embraced Mr Welsh at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence in Sydney on the third day of his tour. The surprise embrace came after Mr Welsh admitted that he does not like handshakes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Mr Welsh, 72, was taken from his family when he was just eight years old and placed in the Kinchela boys home, where he was given the number 36.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The so-called stolen generation were systematically removed from their families in a bid to eradicate Indigenous culture. The policy came to an end in 1970. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Mr Welsh said: \u201cIt was good he was there and he appreciated the hug as he hugged me back. I had a really good feeling about him. I got the feeling he is somebody who genuinely cares. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>\u201cI wouldn\u2019t mind sitting down and having a yarn with him, to be honest, and tell him everything that has happened and how to help the children coming up for a better future.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 fCQlhT\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/10\/521239d4-99c0-4ff7-9723-eee0c5b08193.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/10\/521239d4-99c0-4ff7-9723-eee0c5b08193.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/10\/521239d4-99c0-4ff7-9723-eee0c5b08193.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The poignant visit took place on the final day of Charles and Camilla\u2019s Australian tour.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">The poignant visit took place on the final day of Charles and Camilla\u2019s Australian tour.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Victoria Jones\/PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 NHwdk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/10\/0fe233f2-b476-4532-98e8-55cd5113b682.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/10\/0fe233f2-b476-4532-98e8-55cd5113b682.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/10\/0fe233f2-b476-4532-98e8-55cd5113b682.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"King Charles hugs Uncle James Michael 'Widdy' Welsh.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">King Charles hugs Uncle James Michael &#8216;Widdy&#8217; Welsh.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Victoria Jones\/PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 11:30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"5\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729586992000\" data-update-time=\"1729587440000\" id=\"post-1794767\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794767\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T10:00:52.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729591252<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">Charles and Camilla complete Royal Navy fleet review<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/king-charles-iii\">King Charles<\/a> and Queen Camilla have completed the final engagement of their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/australia\">Australian tour<\/a> \u2013 a fleet review of the Royal Australian Navy in Sydney Harbour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>This brings to a close the Australian tour of the couple\u2019s ongoing tour. They will now travel to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/samoa\">Samoa<\/a>, where they are scheduled to undertake two days\u2019 worth of engagements. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 gHomzX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/SEI226615992-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/SEI226615992-copy.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/SEI226615992-copy.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crew members of the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Hobart, salute as King Charles III and Queen Camilla conduct an Australian Navy fleet review in Sydney Harbour.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">Crew members of the Royal Australian Navy&#8217;s HMAS Hobart, salute as King Charles III and Queen Camilla conduct an Australian Navy fleet review in Sydney Harbour.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Toby Mellville\/PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 bISrPQ\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/SEI226612441.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/SEI226612441.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/SEI226612441.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"King Charles III and Queen Camilla disembarking at Admiralty House after they conducted an Australian Navy fleet review.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">King Charles III and Queen Camilla disembarking at Admiralty House after they conducted an Australian Navy fleet review.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Toby Mellville\/PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 11:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"6\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729588216000\" data-update-time=\"1729588361000\" id=\"post-1794781\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794781\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T09:10:16.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729588216<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">King Charles brushes off Indigenous protest on final day of tour<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/king-charles-iii\">King Charles<\/a> appears to have brushed off a protest from an Indigenous Australian senator on the third and final day of his tour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>During a visit to the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in Sydney, the King met with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/first-nations\">First Nations<\/a> elders. One told him their goal was \u201csovereignty\u201d in an apparent reference to a protest on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Ms Thorpe, of English, Irish, Djab Wurrung, Gunnai and Gunditjmara descent, from Victoria, has long advocated for a treaty between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to recognise their autonomy and set right historical wrongs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 eyMLlD\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/04\/Australia_Britain_Royals_73193.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/04\/Australia_Britain_Royals_73193.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/04\/Australia_Britain_Royals_73193.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Britain's King Charles III, right, visits the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence on Tuesday Oct. 22, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">Britain&#8217;s King Charles III, right, visits the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence on Tuesday Oct. 22, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- --> Lisa Maree Williams\/Pool Photo via AP<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 10:10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"7\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729587898000\" data-update-time=\"1729587898000\" id=\"post-1794772\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794772\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T09:04:58.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729587898<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">King Charles visits pioneering Australian cancer centre<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The monarch met with brain cancer survivor Richard Scolyer at the Melanoma Institute Australia, who is in remission after undergoing pioneering surgery last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>He also learned about the work being done at the centre to combat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/melanoma\">melanoma<\/a> \u2013 one of the most commonly diagnosed types of cancer in Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>\u201cThat was an amazing opportunity for us to tell the king about what we\u2019re doing here trying to deal with Australia\u2019s national cancer, and to talk about how we\u2019re trying to get to zero deaths from melanoma,\u201d Mr Scolyer said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Charles, 75, was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer earlier this year. He has temporarily paused his treatment for the duration of his ongoing tour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 lgTRUF\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/08\/9856ebeacc29d80303956920d9b4ee23Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzI5NjY5MTg3-2.77909998.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/08\/9856ebeacc29d80303956920d9b4ee23Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzI5NjY5MTg3-2.77909998.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/08\/9856ebeacc29d80303956920d9b4ee23Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzI5NjY5MTg3-2.77909998.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The King and Queen are visiting Australia (Victoria Jones\/PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">The King and Queen are visiting Australia (Victoria Jones\/PA)<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 10:04<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"8\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729582454000\" data-update-time=\"1729584578000\" id=\"post-1794684\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794684\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T09:00:34.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729587634<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">In pictures: King Charles meets alpaca on second day of Australian tour<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The pair met at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/charles-ap-camilla-australia-elizabeth-ii-b2632553.html\">Australian War Memorial,<\/a> where the king and queen consort laid wreaths in honour of Australia\u2019s fallen on Tuesday. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>Owner Robert Fletcher said: \u201cThe King just looked in disbelief. But it\u2019s just who Hefner is. He is an alpaca after all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>\u201cHe doesn\u2019t bite and he doesn\u2019t spit. He\u2019s always on his best behaviour anyway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>\u201cAnd he is a pro-monarchy alpaca.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 eSipNW\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/07\/2178987457.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/07\/2178987457.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/07\/2178987457.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Hephner was described a a \u2018pro-monarchy\u2019 alpaca by his owner.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">Hephner was described a a \u2018pro-monarchy\u2019 alpaca by his owner.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->POOL\/AFP via Getty Images<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 fCQlhT\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/07\/2024-10-21T060418Z_360447113_RC2QOAABW9YU_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ROYALS-AUSTRALIA.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/07\/2024-10-21T060418Z_360447113_RC2QOAABW9YU_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ROYALS-AUSTRALIA.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/07\/2024-10-21T060418Z_360447113_RC2QOAABW9YU_RTRMADP_3_BRITAIN-ROYALS-AUSTRALIA.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The alpaca wore a gold crown for the occassion.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">The alpaca wore a gold crown for the occassion.<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->via REUTERS<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 hwNjDW\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/03\/Australia_Britain_Royals_99512.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/03\/Australia_Britain_Royals_99512.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/21\/03\/Australia_Britain_Royals_99512.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The animal joined crowds of well-wishers in Canberra, Australia.\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">The animal joined crowds of well-wishers in Canberra, Australia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-3 VdVzT\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-5 huODBQ\">Emma Guinness<\/span><span class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-6 yaJLW\">22 October 2024 10:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-index=\"9\"\/><\/p>\n<div data-sort-time=\"1729583376000\" data-update-time=\"1729585660000\" id=\"post-1794700\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-0 dhFJPg\"><a href=\"#post-1794700\" class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-1 iHqCeJ\"><amp-timeago layout=\"fixed-height\" height=\"20\" datetime=\"2024-10-22T08:30:46.000Z\" locale=\"en\" class=\"i-amphtml-layout-fixed-height i-amphtml-layout-size-defined\" style=\"height:20px;\" i-amphtml-layout=\"fixed-height\">1729585846<\/amp-timeago><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-2 krSecF\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1rl7ub7-7 liBNlW\">Queen Victoria statue vandalised in Sydney ahead of royal visit<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>A statue of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/queen-victoria\">Queen Victoria<\/a> has been defaced with red paint in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/sydney\">Sydney<\/a> ahead of the final day of the Australian leg of King Charles and Queen Camilla\u2019s royal tour. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>The statue is located close to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/sydney-opera-house\">Sydney Opera House<\/a>, where the royals met with the public today as they celebrated its 50th anniversary. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1ublf85-1 kglkgN\">\n<p>This comes hot on the heels of a high-profile protest from Australian senator Lidia Thrope, who shouted \u201cYou\u2019re not my King!\u201d after Charles\u2019s speech at Parliament House in Canberra. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC sc-1ublf85-0 celQSh image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-0 gHomzX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/statue.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/22\/09\/statue.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, 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