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The president and the monarch, Donald Trump and King Charles.

US War of Independence was a mistake. Consider Trump and be grateful for our King

As a lower-case republican Australian, I’m discovering that the US election is giving me more reasons to be a monarchist.

  • Parnell Palme McGuinness

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Royal coverage is a core part of British media, as shown by a reporter holding front pages in 2021 outside Buckingham Palace.

Australians aren’t focused on a republic. The British press are

The government has no appetite for a referendum on a republic, but the question is alive and well among Britain’s “royal rat pack”.

  • Calum Jaspan
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace in May.

Monarchists warn our G-G not to mention the R word to the King. What royal fools

They’ve got a “watching brief” on Samantha Mostyn, but I have news for the Australian Monarchist League: no one cares too much about you or the monarchy.

  • Jenna Price
King of Australia, Charles III.

How Charles staved off a republic as prince – and is doing it again as the King

King Charles’ deep love for Australia, its way of life and its sense of humour hasn’t always been reciprocated. But his trips here have always been important.

  • Rob Harris
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are pictured in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace.

Royal no-show by Australian premiers is disrespectful and childish

While there might be millions of Australians who want a republic, the Australian Republic Movement is all but dead as a political force.

  • The Herald's View

When our King visits Oz, it’s the monarchy that should go ‘walkabout’

If Australians are too preoccupied with the cost of living to care about the monarchy, perhaps King Charles could take the initiative – and self-abolish his reign over us.

  • Malcolm Knox
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Craig Foster, co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement.

First Peris, now Foster: Republic movement leaderless after exits

The Australian Republic Movement has revealed co-chair Craig Foster will follow Nova Peris out the door. The pair have different views on Israel.

  • Chip Le Grand
Nova Peris says it is untenable for her to serve the ARM alongside Craig Foster.

Nova Peris quits republican movement over Gaza split with co-chair Craig Foster

The Olympic champion and former Labor senator says it is untenable to continue to work with Foster after what she described as his “inaccurate and divisive” comments against Israel.

  • Chip Le Grand
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in parliament today.

Labor ministers shed staff, shuffle the deck chairs as election looms

With an election due in the next 12 months, CBD has a rundown on the latest comings and goings in the ministerial wing.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Westpac Chair Steven Gregg listens on as Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his press club budget address at Parliament House in Canberra on May 15, 2024. fedpol Photo: Dominic Lorrimer

Albanese and Labor ministers shed staff as election draws closer

With an election due in the next 12 months, CBD has a rundown on the latest comings and goings in the ministerial wing.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman

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