US EditionAlbanese meets with King Charles at Balmoral
Albanese met King Charles III at Balmoral during his UK visit, reflecting ongoing ties despite republican views and referencing 1999 referendum retaining monarchy with 54.87% support.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met King Charles III in a private audience at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on Saturday during his UK visit.
- The meeting followed Albania's election victory and occurred amid ongoing UK-Australia strategic partnerships on defence, trade, and climate issues.
- Albanese reflected on the changing dynamics between the Crown and Australia, addressed global issues, and reaffirmed that Australia continues to recognize the British monarch as its official head of state.
- Albanese shared a photo with the monarch, describing the meeting as a privilege, and emphasized that leaders should focus on finding answers rather than creating divisions among people.
- The event underscored close UK-Australia ties, highlighted the trilateral AUKUS defence partnership on nuclear submarines, and set a neutral stage for ongoing collaboration discussions.
23 Articles
23 Articles
Australia PM says he did not raise republic question in meeting with King Charles
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he did not raise the issue of Australia severing ties with Britain to become a republic in a meeting with King Charles in Scotland.
Australia's Quiet Diplomacy: Albanese Meets King Charles
Australia's Quiet Diplomacy: Albanese Meets King Charles Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed he did not broach the topic of severing ties with Britain to become a republic during his meeting with King Charles in Scotland. The monarch, who holds a largely ceremonial role in Australia, continues to be the head of state.Australia's debate over maintaining a distant monarchy has persisted, especially after a 1999 referendum on becom…
‘Warm and Engaging’: Albanese Meets With King in Scotland
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held talks with King Charles III during his visit to the UK, which will include an address to Britain’s Labour Party conference. Albanese met with the monarch at Balmoral Castle after flying into Scotland on Sept. 26 (UK time). He said the reception with the King, his fourth such audience with him, was “delightful.” “He’s warm and engaging. It was very good of him to honour Australia with the invitation to com…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
