Lidia Thorpe

2024 - 10 - 21

When Royal Visits Go Rogue: Lidia Thorpe vs. King Charles!

Australian politics - British monarchy - Colonialism in Australia - Indigenous protests - Indigenous rights - King Charles III - Lidia Thorpe

Senator Lidia Thorpe gives King Charles a royal shake-up at Parliament! Find out what all the fuss is about!

In an electrifying moment that left many gobsmacked, Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe made headlines during King Charles III’s recent royal visit to Australia. As the King addressed Parliament on his official second day of engagements, Thorpe, known for her staunch advocacy for Indigenous rights, took it upon herself to interrupt the ceremonial proceedings. "You are not my King!" she shouted, making her stance clear in front of the gathered dignitaries and media. Her passionate protest not only challenged the monarchy’s presence in Australia but directly confronted complex issues of colonial history and Indigenous rights.

Draped in a possum cloak, Thorpe's bold move lit up social media and dominated news cycles. Timing it perfectly, her interruption occurred just after the King expressed a wish to hear more about Indigenous culture and stories, which made her remarks even more resonant. Declaring that the royalty represented a dark chapter in Australia’s history, Lidia called for reparations by stating, "Give us our land back," encapsulating the frustrations many hold towards historical injustices.

The tension in the room escalated quickly as security intervened, escorting Thorpe out of the venue amid a mix of stunned reactions from staff and attendees. Thorpe is no stranger to controversy; her fierce critiques of colonialism have earned her a reputation as a formidable political figure in Australia’s parliament, particularly when it comes to speaking up for Indigenous rights. In a country grappling with its colonial legacy, her actions prompted discussions on the role of the monarchy in contemporary Australia and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities seeking recognition and justice.

As King Charles looked on, perhaps wondering how to respond to such a robust reception, Thorpe's outburst served as a potent reminder that royal visits can stir more than just ceremonial pleasantries. Amidst this drama, it’s also essential to note that Indigenous Australians continue to call for a treaty and a meaningful connection with their history, which remains a work in progress in the land of the long white cloud. In the wake of this confrontation, many are hoping that conversations about reconciliation will emerge, albeit in a way that acknowledges the past rather than glosses over it.

Fun Fact 1: Senator Lidia Thorpe is the first Aboriginal senator from Victoria, a trailblazer in Australian politics challenging the status quo. Fun Fact 2: The possum cloak Thorpe wore during the incident is a traditional garment, symbolizing her cultural identity and connection to the Indigenous community, serving not just as attire but as a statement of pride and resistance.

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Not my King, Australian senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at Charles (BBC News)

Senator interrupts ceremony in Australian capital city of Canberra on the second official day of royal engagements.

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Lidia Thorpe: who is the MP who accused King Charles of genocide ... (The Guardian)

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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupts King Charles, shouts 'you ... (New Zealand Herald)

Controversial Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe has unloaded on King Charles in a shocking interruption after the monarch's address to the Great Hall. Thorpe.

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Australian lawmaker confronts British royals: 'You are not my king' (CNN)

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'This is not your land': Senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at King in ... (Sky News)

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Lidia Thorpe disrupts King Charles' reception to yell 'you are not my ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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Indigenous Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe Shouts in Protest at ... (TIME)

At a Parliament reception to welcome the British monarch, Lidia Thorpe shouted at Charles that he was not her king and should “give us our land back.”

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Ms Thorpe said she "wasn't fussed" if some people think she abused her power, when she was asked about the incident on Sky News.

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Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupts royal reception for King Charles and ... (ABC News)

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With her protest before the king, Lidia Thorpe bursts the warm ... (The Guardian)

Charles and Camilla entered the Great Hall from a door behind the stage – not from the foyer, down the centre aisle, and past Thorpe. Now we may know why.

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King Charles heckled by Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe on ... (Aljazeera.com)

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Indigenous elder scolds Lidia Thorpe for yelling 'disrespectful ... (The Guardian)

Aunty Violet Sheridan says the Victorian senator 'does not speak for me and my people' and called Thorpe's yelling of 'fuck the colony' inappropriate.

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Why Australian senator Lidia Thorpe heckled King Charles (BBC News)

Lidia Thorpe explained why she heckled the monarch to the BBC's Katy Watson, on his second day of engagements.

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Not my King, Australian senator Lidia Thorpe shouts at Charles (BBC News)

Senator interrupts ceremony in Australian capital city of Canberra on the second official day of royal engagements.

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King Charles III Heckled by Lidia Thorpe, an Indigenous Australian ... (The New York Times)

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Lidia Thorpe faces backlash from MPs after shouting at King Charles ... (New Zealand Herald)

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Lidia Thorpe: King-heckling row grows as violent image taken down (BBC News)

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'You are not my King': Lidia Thorpe heckles King Charles III (Te Ao Māori News)

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Lidia Thorpe outburst sparks divided response during King Charles ... (Newstalk ZB)

One Australian senator's high-profile outburst has sparked discussions about the injustices that impacted the nation's Aboriginal population.

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Australian senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles with a ... (The Guardian)

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Who is Lidia Thorpe? Australian senator who heckled King Charles ... (Livemint)

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