Lidia Thorpe

2024 - 10 - 21

When Royals Meet Rebels: Lidia Thorpe Gives King Charles A Royal Rumble!

Australian Indigenous Culture - Australian Parliament - Colonial History - Indigenous Rights - King Charles III - Lidia Thorpe - Monarchy - Reconciliation

Lidia Thorpe's electrifying outburst at King Charles reveals more than just political tension; it's a clash of history and identity! Read on for the dramatic details!

In an unexpected turn of events at Australia's Parliament House, independent Senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles III during his royal visit, giving the monarch a loudly declared reminder of Australia’s indigenous struggles. As the King concluded his speech, Thorpe interrupted, shouting, "You are not our king! This is not your land!" This fiery admonition was a stark rejection of the British monarchy's colonial history and its implications on Indigenous Australians, highlighting not only a cultural rift but also a deep-rooted quest for rights and recognition.

Thorpe, known for her outspoken activism, was escorted out after her impassioned protest, in which she accused the British royal family of committing genocide against Indigenous peoples and stealing their land. Rather than being apologetic post-event, she proclaimed she wasn't worried about criticisms claiming that she "abused her power"; after all, someone has to shake up the status quo! Her words have sparked renewed discussions around Australia's treaty movement, which strives to address historical injustices faced by Indigenous communities.

The intensity of Thorpe's outburst is a refreshing yet stark reminder of ongoing tensions in Australia. It also taps into a much broader narrative in which Indigenous voices insist on being heard. Thorpe’s actions and subsequent reactions call into question the role of symbols in modern society, especially those embodying colonial legacies. The confrontation reveals not just personal defiance but also a community's demand for historical correction and self-determination.

The incident quickly garnered significant media attention, igniting conversations across Australia about the monarchy's relevance and Indigenous rights. While there will always be royal receptions filled with pomp and circumstance, Thorpe’s fearless confrontation challenged those present to consider other histories and narratives at play. In a way, she transformed a seemingly typical day into a dramatic spectacle drawing a line between tradition and the urgent demands for change.

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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 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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Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe defends comments to King as ... (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 heckles Charles: 'You are not my king' (The Washington Post)

Indigenous lawmaker Lidia Thorpe was removed from an event at Australia's Parliament after accusing the British royal family of “genocide” and stealing ...

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'Give us what you stole from us,' Indigenous Australian senator yells ... (NPR)

Sen. Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of a parliamentary reception for the royal couple after shouting that British colonizers have taken Indigenous land and ...

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

Ms Thorpe, an Indigenous woman from Victoria, has long advocated for a treaty between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians to recognise their autonomy and ...

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Senator Lidia Thorpe interrupts royal reception for King Charles and ... (ABC News)

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has interrupted a royal reception in Parliament House, yelling "you are not our king" and "this is not your land" to King ...

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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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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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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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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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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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“You Are Not Our King!”: Aboriginal Australian Lawmaker Lidia ... (Democracy Now!)

In Australia, Indigenous Senator Lidia Thorpe was removed by force from a Parliament event after she heckled King Charles following his speech to Australian ...

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

Some Indigenous leaders have criticised an Australian senator's heckling of King Charles, as she faces a backlash over a violent image of the monarch ...

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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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Australia news LIVE: Lidia Thorpe defends protest after criticism ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Maverick Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe does not care if her stunts end her parliamentary career, declaring people must “get used to truth-telling” as she ...

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'Embarrassing and disrespectful': Lidia Thorpe faces backlash over ... (SBS)

Senator Lidia Thorpe has explained why she heckled King Charles during his visit amid fierce criticism over her protest.

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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: 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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'Not really accurate' to 'very ballsy': First Nations Australians react to ... (ABC News)

When independent senator Lidia Thorpe was escorted out of Canberra's Parliament House after confronting King Charles III, some First Nations people were ...

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Lidia Thorpe's outburst at King Charles III reflects the very complex ... (Down To Earth Magazine)

Aboriginal leader criticises Thorpe; says Australia making attempts at reconciliation between indigenous and settler populations. Lidia Thorpe's outburst at ...

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Australian senator Lidia Thorpe confronted King Charles with a ... (The Guardian)

The Gurnai Gunditjmara and Djab-Wurrung woman accused the crown of a range of crimes against Indigenous people at Parliament House.

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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 heckled King Charles III in Australia.

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