Monarch enjoys a special evening with the London Symphony Orchestra as republican debate heats up
King Charles III delighted royal followers as Buckingham Palace released a joyful video of him attending a special event on October 16, despite mounting criticism from anti-monarchist groups in Australia. The video shows the King beaming with happiness as he enjoyed a performance by the London Symphony Orchestra at Guildhall.
Dressed in a chic suit, the monarch greeted organisers with a warm smile, clearly relishing the evening. The Palace's statement alongside the video read, "What a fantastic evening at the Guildhall! Last night, in our special gala for LSO Discovery, the legendary Il Cannone—Niccolò Paganini’s 18th-century Guarneri del Gesù violin—was brought to life by Simon Zhu, with Sir Antonio Pappano conducting. We were honoured to welcome His Majesty The King, Patron of the LSO, to share in this extraordinary moment."
This uplifting event occurred amid comments from Esther Anatolitis, co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement (ARM), who referred to King Charles' upcoming visit to Australia as a "farewell tour" and questioned the monarchy’s relevance in the country. However, the King previously affirmed his respect for the Australian public's decision, should they choose to replace him as head of state, expressing his "deep love and affection" for the nation.
