Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe disrupted King Charles III’s speech at Australia’s Parliament House on Monday, shouting “You are not my king” and demanding the return of stolen lands. The incident occurred during the monarch’s visit to the Australian capital Canberra to meet the nation’s leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Thorpe, a Djab Wurrung Gunnai Gunditjmara woman, turned her back during “God Save the King” while wearing a possum-fur coat. Security officers escorted her from the chamber after she called out, “Give us our land back, give us what you stole.” Historical Context and Indigenous Rights The arrival of British … Continue reading “You Are Not My King”: Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe Heckles King Charles III, Demands Return of Stolen Lands Amid Royal Visit