King Charles Praises Australia’s Courage and Resilience in Parliamentary Address

The address highlighted Australia’s emergence as a strong economy, its leadership on climate issues, and its rich multicultural diversity.

Britain's King Charles III delivers a speech while attending a Parliamentary reception hosted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Jaydon at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Oct. 21, 2024. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Within an hour of landing in Canberra, King Charles III made a significant address in the Australian Parliament, beginning by paying respects to the traditional owners of the land, the Nungawal people.

“In my many visits to Australia, I have witnessed the courage and hope that have guided the nation’s long and sometimes difficult journey towards reconciliation,” he said.