They criticize the absence of the six Australian chief ministers at the reception for Charles III

MADRID 14 Oct. () –

The six chief ministers of the six states that make up Australia will not be at the reception of the British monarch Charles III, formally head of State of Australia, in what monarchists have described as an “insult” to the king. Who will be present is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

The chief ministers of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania have excused their presence for the event scheduled for next Monday, according to the British BBC, which highlights that although their top officials are not present Yes, there will be formal representation of these territories.

“I think it’s insulting. They should take off their republican hats, take a short trip to Canberra and say ‘hello and thank you for coming to Australia’,” said Australian Monarchist League spokesperson and Liberal MP Bev McArthur, speaking to the ABC network.

Buckingham Palace did not want to comment on this information related to a visit that has reopened the debate on monarchy or republic in Australia.

From the Australian Republican Movement they defend removing the king of England from the head of state and have described the visit of Charles III as a “farewell tour.” “It is time for Australia to elect an indigenous person to be the head of state. Someone who can work for Australia full time,” stressed a spokesman for the group, Isaac Jeffrey.