Charles III agrees not to be king for Australia

The King of Great Britain and 14 other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, Charles III, promised not to interfere if Australia wanted to become a republic. This was reported on Saturday, October 12, by the Telegraph and Guardian, which quoted a letter from the King’s assistant private secretary, Nathan Ross, to the Australian Republican Movement (ARM).

The letter noted the monarch’s “deep love and commitment” to the country and the views of Australians were “considered”.

It is known that the king intends to make a six-day official visit to Australia on October 18, and he will be the first British monarch to visit this continent.

In anticipation of the visit, activists from the Australian Republican Movement (ARM) wrote to him. They raised the issue of constitutional changes in the country, which they wanted to consider in a personal audience. The King politely declined the meeting, but noted that “whether Australia becomes a republic is a matter for the Australian public to decide.”

The visit will also be an important test of the king’s popularity as a monarch after the death of his mother Elizabeth II is believed to have strengthened Australian sentiment in favor of constitutional changes in favor of the republic.

The AWP states that it is “the main body that speaks on behalf of the Australian people for a Republic of Australia with an Australian as Head of State.”

“The concept of having a monarch in Australia does not sit well with most Australians in 2024. We are such a diverse country that most people feel the monarch does not represent us,” the organization told reporters.

However, as the newspapers wrote, even holding a referendum does not necessarily mean that Australia will become a republic.

“To hold a referendum in Australia, two obstacles must be overcome. First, more than 50 percent of Australians must vote yes, and second, it must receive the support of a majority of states. If three states support the referendum and three states are against it, the referendum will fail.” even though more than 50 percent voted “for,” the publication explained.

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