A UK anti-monarchy group is preparing to protest King Charles during his visit to Australia next month.
Republic is planning demonstrations in Sydney and Canberra to tell Charles that "he does not represent us".
The group's CEO Graham Smith, who will reach Australia at the end of September, said: "The message is simple, Charles does not speak for us, he does not represent us, he should go home.
READ MORE: 'Contact your MSP': Scottish Labour MP shirks responsibility over cuts
"To Australians and the foreign press, I would say this: do not believe for a moment the British people are a nation of royalists. Most people either don't care much for the royals or they oppose them.
"Republic is growing, we have the resources and the reach to follow Charles, William and other royals where ever they might go."
The Australian Republic Movement, which campaigns for an elected head of state in Australia, has not endorsed protest, instead backing "conversation".
Writing on Twitter/X, the group said: "We'd rather have an Australian head of state celebrating Aussie leadership instead of taxpayers supporting a range of photo opportunities from a visiting King.
👑 The schedule has been announced! Buckingham Palace has revealed the details of King Charles' "Autumn Tour", including a royal visit to Australia (and despite the season being Spring). The range of activities for the Monarch include addressing a reception attended by prominent… pic.twitter.com/AN53lfTZxE
— Australian Republic Movement (@AusRepublic) September 11, 2024
"It's not about protest or disruption – rather a conversation. Let's start it – and consider why it's time to wave goodbye to royal influence in our nation."
The group also pointed out that Charles's visit was branded an his "Autumn Tour", despite it currently being spring in Australia.
Smith said the future of the monarchy in Australia was for republicans there, remarking: "I won't be there to campaign for an Australian republic.
"Republic's message is about Charles and his role in the UK."
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel