King Charles III confronted by indigenous activists in Australia – POLITICO

King Charles III faced fresh protests from indigenous activists during his official visit to Australia, a day after a senator accused him of “genocide.”

Two more incidents took place Tuesday as the British monarch — who remains Australia’s head of state — undertakes his first tour of the country since becoming king. Australia has long debated whether to break from the monarchy and become a republic, while the rights afforded to indigenous people in Australia remain a live issue.

After a ceremony at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence in Sydney Tuesday, one elder told the British monarch their goal was “sovereignty,” and referenced the prior protest in Australia’s Parliament House.