Palace Insider Shares Monarch’s Calm Reaction to Protest
During his visit to Canberra’s Parliament House, King Charles faced an unexpected outburst from Australian senator Lidia Thorpe, who launched a verbal attack on the monarch. The incident occurred shortly after the King and Queen Camilla received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancée, Jodie Haydon.
Senator Thorpe was swiftly escorted out as she continued her rant, cutting the meet-and-greet short, leaving attendees surprised. Despite the disruption, a palace insider refuted claims that the event was shortened due to the protestor.
“Their Majesties were deeply touched by the thousands who came out to support them,” the source told The Mirror. “The warmth and scale of the reception were truly heartwarming.” The insider also noted that King Charles remained “unruffled” by the incident and did not let it overshadow an otherwise successful day.
