Lidia Thorpe

2024 - 10 - 21

Not My King: Lidia Thorpe's Royal Rumble with King Charles!

Australian politics - Colonialism - Historical injustices - Indigenous rights - King Charles III - Lidia Thorpe - Monarchy in Australia

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe definitely knows how to steal the spotlight—heckling King Charles on his royal visit like a true Aussie! Click to find out more!

In the heart of Canberra, the elegant setting of Parliament House was suddenly electrified when Australian senator Lidia Thorpe declared emphatically, "You are not my King!" The moment unfolded at a reception honouring the arrival of King Charles III and Queen Camilla—their first visit to Australia since his accession to the throne. This wasn’t just any public disruption; it was a headline-making, heartfelt protest, fiercely underlining Thorpe's long-standing grievances against colonial rule and the monarchy’s implications for Indigenous Australians.

Lidia Thorpe's bold outburst didn’t simply echo through the grand halls of power; it resonated with the struggles and aspirations of Indigenous communities across Australia. Addressing King Charles, she accused the British monarchy of genocide—a heavy accusation that cut to the core of historical traumas that have affected Aboriginal peoples since colonization. Thorpe's criticism spotlights a turbulent historical relationship, one that many Australians are grappling with, particularly in a royal context that often romanticizes this past.

The King's historical role in Australia, though largely ceremonial, became a focal point for Thorpe’s impassioned plea for recognition and restitution. As King Charles willingly engaged with Australian leaders in his speech about courage and hope, he failed to address Thorpe’s pressing demand: acknowledgment of unresolved land rights. It's clear that while the British monarchy may bring a message of unity, Thorpe believes that true reconciliation hasn’t been achieved; a sentiment shared by a significant portion of the populace who echoed her sentiments online. Many Aussies, while critical of the senator's timing and tone, rallied behind her cause, illustrating the complexity of royalist sentiments in a modern, multicultural Australia.

Thorpe's outburst wasn't just a spontaneous display of indignation; it was part of an ongoing narrative about the need for Indigenous rights and recognition. Did you know that Thorpe is an accomplished advocate for her community, having previously served as the first Indigenous woman to be elected to the Victorian Parliament? Her political prowess and background as a member of the Djab Wurrung and Gunnai nations bring authentic Australian Indigenous voices into the government, amplifying urgent social issues with fun, fearless energy.

As the royal visit progresses, many will ponder: what's next for the monarchy in a nation increasingly questioning its colonial legacy? With voices like Lidia Thorpe’s commanding attention, it’s clear that the conversation around race, history, and the role of the British monarchy in Australia is far from over. Will King Charles make amends on his whirlwind tour? Only time will tell!

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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)

The Indigenous senator's outburst is her highest-profile protest yet, bringing her face to face with her long-term adversary: the British monarchy.

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

The King stopped short of the apology indigenous leaders had hoped for, but said he had "witnessed the courage and hope that have guided the nation's long ...

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Lidia Thorpe is slammed by Aussies over King Charles outburst (Daily Mail)

The King had just finished speaking in the Great Hall when independent senator Lidia Thorpe roared out a torrent of abuse at the monarch.

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Watch moment King Charles heckled by Australian senator Lidia ... (The Independent)

This is the moment senator Lidia Thorpe heckles King Charles during a reception in Australia's parliament. The monarch had just finished addressing ...

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

Britain's King Charles II had just finished giving a speech to Australia's Parliament House on Monday when an Indigenous senator began yelling, “You are not ...

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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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Lidia Thorpe: Who is the Indigenous Australian MP who accused ... (The Independent)

Lidia Thorpe, 51, accused the British monarchy of genocide in a fiery speech before telling Charles “you're not my King” as he returned to his seat from a ...

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Live updates as King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Australia (Daily Mail)

King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting Australia this week on the first royal tour of the country since he succeeded his mother Queen Elizabeth II. Here's ...

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Who is Lidia Thorpe? Australian senator tells Charles 'You are not ... (Yahoo News UK)

Aboriginal Australian senator Lidia Thorpe staged a protest against King Charles after his speech at Parliament House in Canberra.

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King is heckled by Australian politician accusing him of 'genocide' (Daily Mail)

Firebrand Indigenous politician Lidia Thorpe has interrupted King Charles ' address at Parliament House in Canberra with a foul-mouthed rant, ...

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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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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe who shouted at King defends her ... (Sky News)

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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Australian senator posts beheaded King cartoon after bereating him (Daily Mail)

Dressed in a native fur coat, Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe, 51, shouted at Parliament House in Canberra that the King had 'committed genocide against our ...

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See Lidia Thorpe, Australian lawmaker, heckle King Charles | CNN (CNN)

Australian Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe heckled King Charles III after he gave a speech to Australia's Parliament House during his visit to the ...

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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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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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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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Senator Lidia Thorpe shares beheaded King Charles cartoon on ... (The Independent)

Indigenous politician shouted at the King in a fiery speech as he visited the Australian parliament.

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

King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator.

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Who is Lidia Thorpe? Australian Senator heckles King Charles in ... (Metro)

King Charles was heckled and called a 'genocidalist' by Australian senator Lidia Thorpe after giving a speech in the parliament in Canberra.

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Lidia Thorpe: Aboriginal senator posts cartoon of beheaded king ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Lidia Thorpe, the Aboriginal senator who screamed "you are not my king" at Charles during a welcoming in Canberra has now shared a cartoon of the monarch ...

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British PM defends King Charles after Lidia Thorpe's protest makes ... (ABC News)

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praises King Charles III, saying he is doing a "fantastic job", after the monarch was heckled by independent senator ...

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Lidia Thorpe shrugs off Dutton's call to resign, saying she's looking ... (The Guardian)

Independent senator, who made international headlines for heckling King Charles about Indigenous injustices, says people should 'get used to truth-telling'

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No-nonsense British journalist confronts Lidia Thorpe live on air (Daily Mail)

The independent Victorian senator and staunch Indigenous rights activist made headlines around the world after shouting at King Charles following his speech ...

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Lidia Thorpe: Who is the Indigenous Australian MP who accused ... (The Independent)

Lidia Thorpe, 51, accused the British monarchy of genocide in a fiery speech before telling Charles “you're not my King” as he returned to his seat from a ...

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

Some Indigenous leaders criticise a senator who heckled the King, as she removes a violent image posted online.

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

Some Indigenous leaders criticise a senator who heckled the King, as she removes a violent image posted online.

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

Lidia Thorpe, an Australian Indigenous senator, made headlines across the world for her recent confrontation with King Charles in Australia.

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