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LONDON — King Charles III has expressed “deep love and affection” for Australia, a former part of the British Empire. As he visits the country this weekend, he may find that Australians don ...
Charles was drawn into Australia’s republic debate months before his visit. The Australian Republic Movement wrote to Charles in December last year requesting a meeting in Australia and for the king to advocate their cause. Buckingham Palace politely wrote back in March to say the king's meetings would be decided upon by the Australian ...
The Australian constitution dates from 1901, when the Dominions of the British Empire were not sovereign states, and does not use the term head of state. [2] [3] In respect of the government of Australia, the monarch, currently King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022, is represented in Australia by the governor-general, in accordance with the Constitution.
Ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia, King Charles has said he would not stand in the way if the country wanted to become a republic. According to the Telegraph, the King, 75, told anti ...
KIng Charles III is expected to continue to feature on coins
The King and Queen in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 2024. The 2024 royal tour of Australia by Charles III, King of Australia, and Queen Camilla took place from 18 to 23 October 2024. The visit was the first by a reigning monarch to Australia in over a decade and the first by a reigning king.
The King's Flag for Australia, adopted in 2024. Royal symbols are the visual and auditory identifiers of the Australian monarchy. The main symbol of the monarchy is the sovereign. The monarch's portrait has appeared on all Australian coins, with King Charles III's portrait in use for newly minted coins since 2024. [130]
Polls before Elizabeth's death have shown continued support for the monarchy, but those campaigning to do away with it and replace it with a republic believe they may have an opening with the ...