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So, the coronation was pretty weird – with Craig Foster

05/07/23 • 19 min

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If, over the weekend, you watched the coronation of King Charles, stood up in your living room and read out a pledge of allegiance – you were probably in the minority of Australians.

But that was the invitation from the palace in the lead-up to Saturday evening’s coronation ceremony.

So, how relevant is King Charles III? Is a republic now possible? And how quickly could another referendum be upon us?

Today, co-chair of the Australian Republican Movement and human rights activist Craig Foster on the coronation, Anthony Albanese’s decision to attend and the path to a republic.

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Guest: Co-chair of the Australian Republican Movement, Craig Foster

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If, over the weekend, you watched the coronation of King Charles, stood up in your living room and read out a pledge of allegiance – you were probably in the minority of Australians.

But that was the invitation from the palace in the lead-up to Saturday evening’s coronation ceremony.

So, how relevant is King Charles III? Is a republic now possible? And how quickly could another referendum be upon us?

Today, co-chair of the Australian Republican Movement and human rights activist Craig Foster on the coronation, Anthony Albanese’s decision to attend and the path to a republic.

Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram

Guest: Co-chair of the Australian Republican Movement, Craig Foster

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