Royal Tour Shadowed By Heckling And Reparations Debate

During King Charles and Queen Camilla’s recent tour of Australia and Samoa, Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe heckled the King, accusing him of genocide, which led to her removal from Parliament. While the British media labeled her behavior “rude,” it ensured the visit was unforgettable. Discussions on reparations at the Commonwealth Summit further intensified royal scrutiny.