Fury unleashed on Charles as protester storms in accusing Royals of ‘genocide’

An indigenous lawmaker has unleashed a tirade at King Charles and Queen Camilla during their trip to Australia’s Parliament House, slamming the royals with accusations of “committing genocide.”

Senator Lidia Thorpe, representing Victoria as an Aboriginal Australian independent, made a beeline for Charles and Camilla post their stage arrival amidst MPs and dignitaries. Decked out in traditional attire and brandishing a document, she boldly approached the stage, leaving onlookers – including perplexed MPs – dumbfounded as she shouted, “You are not my King”.

As Royal protection officers tried to escort her away, Thorpe lambasted the Royal pair, proclaiming: “You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back, give us back what you stole from us. Our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people.”

“You ravaged our land, we demand a treaty, we want a treaty in this country, you genocidalist. This isn’t your territory, this isn’t your land, you are not my King, you’re not our King.” the MP said.

Her vocal objections continued, being heard to exclaim “not my King” and “f**k the colony” while being removed, reports the Mirror.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla remained unresponsive amid the spectacle, opting to engage with those beside them as an orchestra provided musical distraction. Within about half a minute, security forces, including the King’s personal guards, managed to usher her out of the venue.

In a shocking display in 2022, just one month prior to the sad passing of the late Elizabeth II, Ms Thorpe branded her a ‘coloniser’ during her parliamentary swearing-in session. She faced immense pressure to retake the oath of allegiance for Aussie MPs as her peers erupted: “You’re not a senator if you don’t do it properly.”

After ditching the Green Party last year to become an independent MP over indigenous rights issues, she later slammed the ceremony as “archaic and ridiculous”.

Amidst the chaos in the chamber, the royals had to wrap up their planned meet-and-greet outside parliament at lightning speed. A herd of eager Royal fans, who’d been roasting in the Canberra sun since the crack of dawn hoping for a glimpse of the King and Queen, were left gutted when the duo dashed off after a short 10-minute interaction.

Yet, a source from the palace has refuted any connection between the ceremonial disruption and the hasty withdrawal, insisting that they were actually running 15 minutes behind schedule.

According to the inside scoop: “Their Majesties were deeply touched by seeing and hearing the very many thousands who’d turned out to support them, and are only sorry they didn’t have a chance to stop and talk to every single one. The warmth and scale of the reception was truly awesome. While they are grateful to all the crowds, Their Majesties particularly enjoyed hearing individual stories of those who’d made such a special effort to be there.”

Earlier today, the King was greeted in Canberra with a historic first as he participated in an indigenous “smoking ceremony”, making him the first British monarch to do so. Charles, focused on celebrating Australia’s aboriginal communities, has made this heartfelt gesture a key feature of his initial Royal tour following his cancer diagnosis.

These ceremonies hold significant cultural meaning, serving as rituals that welcome and protect by driving away evil spirits and provide spiritual purification, while also honouring ancestral ties and the land. Whilst Queen Elizabeth II experienced these traditional ceremonies during her Australian trips, it is believed King Charles is the inaugural monarch to actively participate.

Tomorrow promises another culturally rich experience, as the King is set to visit Sydneys National Centre of Indigenous Excellence. Additionally, the royals showed their respects to two World War I Australian veterans from vastly different backgrounds at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Their Royal Highnesses laid floral tributes to celebrate the courage of those who fell in the Australian Defence Force, then proceeded to the memorial’s roll of honour. There a touching custom is observed: relatives place poppies next to the names of their deceased loved ones, inscribed upon the long walls within the memorial’s cloisters.

The King stepped up to place a poppy next to the name of Private William Punch, an Aboriginal Australian assigned with manual labour at the front who was shot and killed in 1917. Meanwhile, the Queen placed her flower beside the name of former Auburn Mayor, Private William James Johnson, who was 44 when he enlisted and was fatally shot at the battle of Pozieres.

Within the memorial’s Hall of Memory, Charles positioned a wreath at the base of the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, alongside a floral posy laid by Camilla. As The Last Post echoed from a bugler’s instrument, the royals lowered their heads in respect during a minute’s silence, which was broken by the sound of Reveille.

Since its construction in 1941, nearly every Royal visit to Australia has included a formal wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial, erected to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian Defence Force Veterans. In a separate event, the King and Queen also acknowledged the sacrifices of Indigenous Veterans at the new For our Country Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Memorial for the first time.

Upon exiting the hall, the King and Queen proceeded to the Commemorative Courtyard to sign the visitors’ book. As the most visited cultural institution in Australia, the memorial draws millions of visitors annually who come to pay tribute to the service of defence force personnel.

In a bonkers scene outside, King Charles was left gobsmacked when an alpaca sporting a crown and suit complete with a golden bow tie let out a sneeze on him, as he leaned in for a closer look. The crowd erupted into giggles when nine year old Hephner, the alpaca in question, had a bit of a nasal mishap while meeting the King at the Australian War Memorialtalk about making an unforgettable first impression!

Hundreds of royal fans turned up to catch a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla, brandishing flags and homemade banners galore. Amongst the fanfare, Robert Fletcher from Goulburn, New South Wales, brought along his specially-dressed alpaca named Hephner, who got his quirky name due to his mum being dubbed Playgirl, to add to the day’s spectacle.

Goulburn local Robert uses Hephner as a support animal to bring joy to charities and residential care homes. Playing the waiting game for Charles’s arrival, Robert shared: “My wife found the crown and thought it was fitting. I think he loves his crown very much. He has lots of outfits but it’s a special day so he is in a suit and bow tie as well. Hephner has met a few famous people before but this is the King. He wants to meet the King.”

He also assured, “He doesn’t bite and he doesn’t spit. He’s always on his best behaviour anyway. And he is a pro-monarchy alpaca.”

When Charles approached, Robert shook his hand and introduced his Majesty to the furry creature. No sooner had the King gently stroked the animal than the alpaca belted out a sizeable sneeze.

Reflecting on the encounter, Robert quipped: “I got to shake his hand and then Hephner sneezed. The King just looked in disbelief. But it’s just who Hephner is. He is an alpaca after all”.

As the Royal pair promenaded a 200-metre stretch from the Australian War Memorial, they were greeted with thunderous applause, guided by Council Member and Aussie Army hero, ‘Aunty’ Lorraine Hatton.