The King and Queen took a romantic walk in one of Australia’s most famous gardens as their tour of the country continued.
King Charles and Queen Camilla strolled arm in arm through the Australian National Botanic Gardens on a sunny day in Canberra.
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Lidia Thorpe shouted ”not my King” and demanded the return of land during a brief demonstration that ended when she left the chamber under the direction of security guards.
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The King and Queen met staff and volunteers looking after the thousands of plants.
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The conservation theme continued later in the day as King Charles and Queen Camilla each planted a eucalyptus tree in the grounds of Government House, Canberra in the presence of Australia’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and its Governor-General, Sam Mostyn.
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