PM Says Republic Debate Long Way Off, As He Prepares to Swear Loyalty to King

Britain's King Charles III speaks with Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, as he receives realm prime ministers in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace in London, England, on Sept. 17, 2022. Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed concerns about swearing allegiance to the country’s head of state, King Charles III, despite being an outspoken advocate for introducing a republic.

Albanese told Sky News Piers Morgan that he thought it was appropriate after Australians voted against becoming a republic in 1999.