King Charles confronted by another Australian indigenous activist hours after angry protestor

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King Charles has been informed of the steadfast commitment by Australia's indigenous people towards achieving sovereignty after a another angry protestor berated him.

The day after a fiery encounter with Aboriginal Senator Lidia Thorpe, who boldly declared "you are not my King" within the halls of Canberra's Parliament House, His Majesty visited Sydney's National Centre of Indigenous Excellence. There, he was met by Allan Murray of the Metropolitan local Aboriginal land council, who welcomed him with these words: "Welcome to country. We've got stories to tell and I think you witnessed that story yesterday in Canberra but the story is unwavering and we've got a long way to achieve what we want to achieve and that's our own sovereignty. But welcome to Gadigal land."

King Charles showed his acknowledgement with a nod as Murray, an elder and a pivotal figure in Aboriginal affairs for over three decades, addressed him.

In the earlier incident in Canberra, the outspoken Senator Thorpe confronted the Royal couple with a passionate protest inside the parliamentary building, while wearing traditional dress and brandishing a document, and exclaimed before the assembly "You are not my King".

As she was being escorted out by security, the woman shouted: "You committed genocide against our people. Give us our land back, give us back what you stole from us. Our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people. You destroyed our lands, give us a treaty, we want a treaty in the country, you are a genocidalist.", reports the Mirror.

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Despite the commotion, palace insiders reported the King remained 'unruffled'. His composure came on the heels of a speech lauding Australia's First Nations peoples for profoundly influencing his perspectives with their "such traditional wisdom".

During his visit to the indigenous centre, the King attended the beginning of a smoking ceremony designed to honour his arrival.

Humour marked the moment as the King quipped, upon seeing an elder kindle the fire with modern means: "I was out in the Bush in Victoria in 1966 trying to get the fire going was a problem because we didn't have one of those."

He participated in the ceremonial smoke puffing which symbolises acceptance onto aboriginal grounds. Welcoming the King were Ms Jody Broun, CEO of National Indigenous Australians Agency, and Leon Donovan, Regional Manager for NSW and ACT at the same agency.

In a poignant display, the King interacted closely with the Gadigal members of the Eora Nation at the ceremonial fire pit. Moreover, he engaged with Aunty-in-Residence at NCIE and Local Aboriginal Elder, 'Aunty' Beryl Van Opploo, who showcased time-honoured food preparation methods.

Sharing her views on the protest in Parliament, Beryl commented, "Everybody has choices but I come from a different era. Personally, I grew up with it and I've lived it. We did used to protest and did all when I was younger but not in a mean way. People have choices and I've been brought up by my elders with respect."

In a sports hall, the King expressed his admiration after watching a performance by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dancers. Post-performance, he chatted with the dancers and humorously remarked about his own attempts at their energetic moves: "That looked like a good exercise. I don't think I can still do it at my age."

In addition, he interacted with the Gamay Rangers and talked with representatives from the Inner City Empowered Communities Group, which delivers services to First Nations communities in Sydney. During more personal moments, Charles spent time with several First Nations Elders and engagingly played with a baby that was introduced to him.

The NCIE functions as a non-profit social enterprise, aiming to create strong foundations and futures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals. Despite encountering some unpleasant disruptions widely criticised by many, the King and Queen persist with their Australian tour "undeterred".

Amidst scattered incidents, the Royal visit has largely received a warm reception throughout Sydney and Canberra, indicating the popularity of the King and Queen's presence.

A statue of Queen Victoria in central Sydney was vandalised with red paint overnight, just hours before the King and Queen's city tour. Charles and Camilla are scheduled to meet the public outside the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday afternoon, a short distance from the defaced statue.

The police cordoned off the statue outside the Queen Victoria Building in the city's central business district, following the incident where red paint was splashed over the base of the statue.

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