Lidia Thorpe

King Charles III faced a tense confrontation during his visit to Australia’s parliament on Monday when Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe loudly interrupted the royal event, shouting that Australia is not his land. The incident occurred during a parliamentary reception in Canberra, where the king and Queen Camilla were greeted by lawmakers and officials as part of their diplomatic tour.

Thorpe, a vocal advocate for Indigenous rights, challenged King Charles on the legacy of British colonization, accusing the monarchy of benefiting from the theft of Indigenous lands and resources. Her outburst included a sharp rebuke, stating, “This is not your. . .