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representatives Australia And New Zealandalthough Republicans for life they will swear loyalty To King Charles III in his coronation this Saturday in London, but they can’t resist positions.

Australia and New Zealand swore allegiance to King Charles

representatives Australia And New Zealandalthough Republicans for life they will swear loyalty To King Charles III in his coronation this Saturday in London, but they can’t resist positions.

He Prime Minister Australian, Anthony Albaneseand its New Zealand counterpart, Chris Hipkinsthey went to London this week where he met with the king earlier this week and in addition to today’s meeting with the prime minister Great Britain, Rishi Sunak.

Both countries organize events celebrate coronation, from planting trees to military flights; however, they are expected to be on a smaller scale than after death belonging Queen Isabelle last year, which in turn revived debate in Australia about whether a constitutional monarchy or set the distance from it.

In 1999 Australia filed referendum about the possibility of leaving the monarchy to become republicwhich was opposed by 55% of voters. Recent polls show varying support for the republic, with most a small majority of Australians.

However, despite their crepublican beliefsnone of the leaders active campaign replace the monarch head of state their countries, as well as 12 other kingdoms commonwealth outside the UK.

“I have not changed my position on this issue, and I have made it clear. I want to see Australian How head of stateor from Australia,” Albanese said in an interview last Friday with state-run ABC. “People hope I don’t go to the king’s coronation to create controversyhe added.

On the other hand, Hepkins said at a press conference on Monday that “he was listed as a Republican” but “that’s not what he intends to promote.” “I don’t consider it a priority“, That” constitutional agreements that at the moment we are working quite well,” he explained.

As part of the events dedicated to the coronation, defense forces from New Zealand will fire two shells cannon shots on Sunday while Australia is scheduled fly Parliament building in Canberra.

Also, will light up several buildings highlights from both countries such as Harbor Bridge And Skyscraper Auckland and parliaments both capitals.

According to Reuters

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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