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Barbecue, kangaroo pies and Jimmy Barnes: Charles and Camilla go quintessentially Australian for final day of tour
The royals get on the tongs, banter with surf lifesavers and meet massive crowds at the Sydney Opera HouseAustralian senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles with string of claims. How do they stack up?Just as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at a barbecue picnic in western Sydney, the strains of the Jimmy Barnes anthem, Working Class Man, wafted mysteriously and humorously above the crowd.As Barnsey rasped out the opening lyrics of the Aussie classic, Charles and Camilla greeted hundreds of invited guests in the punishing Parramatta Park heat. Muster dogs waited patiently atop barrels and a windmill slowly twirled above a pile of hay. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/22/barbecue-kangaroo-pies-and-jimmy-barnes-charles-and-camilla-go-quintessentially-australian-for-final-day-of-tour
The visit of King CHARLES and Queen CAMILLA to Australia was marked by a mix of warmth and protest. They engaged in quintessentially Australian activities, including a barbecue and interacting with surf lifesavers. The King's visit to Indigenous organizations and his praise of Sydney's multiculturalism were highlighted. The royal couple's interactions with the public were met with both enthusiasm and criticism, with some protesters questioning their presence on "stolen land." Despite the mixed reception, the excitement of the crowds, especially among children, underscored the significance of such royal visits. The visit served as a reminder of the monarchy's enduring appeal and its ability to capture public attention.