Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe caused a significant disruption during a parliamentary reception for King Charles III on Monday, where she accused him of committing genocide against Indigenous Australians Thorpe, shouted anti-colonial slogans, including “You’re not my king!”. She demanded the return of land and cultural artifacts taken from Indigenous peoples during colonization. Security personnel intervened and quickly removed her from the chamber, but a video of the incident quickly went viral.
Lidia Thorpe, an Australian senator and outspoken advocate for Indigenous rights, has consistently voiced strong opposition to the British monarchy. Thorpe has a history of staging high-profile protests. In this latest incident, Thorpe described her actions as part of her fight against colonialism. By confronting King Charles III, she aimed to send a message that, in her view, he has no legitimate claim over Australia.
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