As King Charles Starts Tour of Australia, HUGE BLOW to Anti-Monarchy Campaigners: Poll Results

[@stephaniefox7922]

We already had a referendum and voted NO to republic 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@shezram1779]

As an Aussie I am very proud to be part of the commonwealth. I love King Charles and queen Camilla.

[@gjamieson1956]

Alot better than if we were governed by let's say China or Japan or Dutch which we could have been

[@indigocheetah4172]

I would have liked to meet the King and Queen. I'm an Australian and I support the constitutional monarchy.

[@stephaniefox7922]

Most Australian public want to keep the Monarchy, a Lot more than 45% 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@bubSpikeGreya]

To Lady C: "We left your adopted country for FREEDOM, AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PRIMARY AND OUR #1 BORs. And now, we have your PRINCE over here trying to take it away, via an illumination group/AI. The IRONY IS VERY VERY STRONG❣️"

[@LachlanA.Farquhar]

I'm a 23-year-old and plan on continuing to say God Save the King of our nation, Australia.

[@fayhart6355]

👏👏❤❤❤

[@tlb2970]

Ditto

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

Typical Aussie. Still not grown up enough got to hold Mummy Britain's hand 😂😂😂

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Please look yo WEF and un. Australia is almost lost.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

@@Bulldog-qo8evtypical kamala supporting American, repeats the exact same lines cause he can’t think for himself.

[@leemackie8434]

It’s so wonderful having Our king and Queen down under💓💗🇦🇺💓💗 we love them 💗💓

[@drsoxami]

You got it wrong. Vast majority of Australians want the monarchy. Its only a few malcontents who make a lot of noise out of their backsides.

[@thevocalcrone]

yes the 'loud minority'.

[@JumpAndStretch]

As an Australian, I’m very glad that King Charles and Queen Camilla have visited. Rafe is right - the arrangement works very well, with the monarchy playing a key role in creating stability for the Australian people who are largely more focused on the cost of living and other pressures.

[@patrickhoward8302]

The republic is a one hundred and tenth order issue for most Australians

[@franchk8372]

I love our relationship with Britain. Having the King and Queen, as part of our constitutional monarchy, is like having stable parents. It's a wonderful thing for Australia in so many ways. 💟💞💟💕💟

[@thevocalcrone]

you might want to explore that thought process. stable parents are able to offer a guiding influence and have some authority. the RF does not and the fact that the premiers can't be bothered going to meet him means that the kids are putting their finger up at the parents and as adults there is nothing the King can do but sit back and watch them self destruct.

[@ChristineMeyer-hs9rg]

You might need parenting but most adults don't. How about grow up and stand for your freedom because he's not IT.

[@kimberleygirl7533]

Long live the King! If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. With the calibre of politicians now…let me just say….nothing fills me with more dread than a President Albanese….

[@JenMaram63]

Me either. But the loud mouths would not be satisfied with that either, it would not be long until they are calling for a more culturally, sexual, identity and gender diverse person. The Republican movement is all about Power and change. We do not need to change what is not broken.

[@jane---489]

*_Rafe, a font of knowledge, loyalty, wisdom, and defender of our great country ..._*

[@MichaelCairns-fv2vi]

We held a referendum and chose keeping monarchy...respect him ans respect his mothers legacy of life long service to us all

[@nzlander4653]

Well said Rafe. We do not want to change something that isnt broke. Im a kiwi, who's also lived in Australia, and i can tell you in all honesty that the majority are happy with the monarchy. Even more so in New Zealand. Charles especially, is very well respected in New Zealand. We also realise the stability the monarchy provides.

[@anndarley9229]

Thank you for saying that and I would also like to add if you don't mind that some of us are still recovering from the death of the late Queen and seeing Charles battle with illness is heart breaking. Why are people so quick to talk about the negative and not repeat what the positive people have to say.

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

@@nzlander4653 Rule Britannia. Is it a case of South Pacific colonials too scared to let go of Mummy Britain's hand?😁 Because from what I've learnt there is no change to your government system as a republic, just your own Australian head of state.

[@gavinivers8941]

The one person who wanted New Zealand to become a republic, has now received her Damehood.

[@thevocalcrone]

@@gavinivers8941 i find that the most repelling thing that Prince William could have done. its kind of sealed the deal for me. I really hope he sorts his brain out before he becomes King. I mean honest to God a PM that creates legislation giving animals the same rights as humans, and then when the public turn on her (or start to and she knows she's going to fall in a heap), she resigns stating 'fatigue and family responsibilities' and lo and behold a few brief months later she's employed by a Prince William who shortly afterwards is wearing a little cap around a bunch of Jewish folk (not even in a synagogue). We learn he has no respect for Scottish tradition, refusing to wear a kilt, not interested in Wales, and can't be bothered even pretending to be a protector of the faith and not going to church.. but hey.. lets all do the fan club.

[@gjamieson1956]

@@anndarley9229 just there sad sad lives

[@Brightangel55]

I'm no Monarchist but I'm also not a Republican. I'm an Australian who is very happy with the system as it is. We are a strong, wealthy and independant nation but it's very comforting to have something beyond the politicians to look towards. Our system works excellently. That's why the mood for change is just not there. This RF visit is like catching up with the extnded family - it's lovely to see them occasionally for a visit and very nice to keep in touch 🇦🇺

[@tropicaussie4572]

Even as a Republic our SYSTEM would work excellently because the ONLY change would be to our Head of State, not our parliamentary system of government. We would be a fully SOVEREIGN nation in our own right instead of a "Realm" of the British Crown, Australian citizens yet subjects of Britain's King ! There's a severe lack of patriotism in our country!

[@JenMaram63]

@@tropicaussie4572 Rubbish, It would require full constitutional change. It is not just as simple as ditching the King and replacing him with a President. And who chooses the President?? A popularity test judged by the people?? Or whoever elite, woke minded person the elected government has in mind? People cannot help themselves, they want power, and they will align themselves with whatever serves their purpose. Changes of government leaders already brings uncertainty and disharmony. The King is neutral, and the leader of the Commonwealth of Nations. We already are a sovereign nation, that occurred in 1901 when British Parliament elected that Australia could govern in its own right. In what way does having the King as our Head of State bother you so much?? This country has got on just fine, it is wealthy, proud and successful. No need to change what is not broken, and once you start meddling with something that is not broken, that is when it really gets stuffed up.

[@marionthompson3365]

We are quite happy with the status quo.

[@dianakent8393]

A warm Welcome to King Charles and Q Camilla ❤ We love the Royals we voted NO REPUBLIC a few years ago not happening.......We have a Government system which works very well . We are proud to be members of the Commonwealth.

[@Melbournelost66]

The vast majority are very happy with the Monarchy. No worries mate! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@CasfromOz9-vi3sl]

It is a part of our history! My grandfather fought in WW 1 and 2 to support the UK and Australia. We have ignorant woke people wanting a republic! God! Just imagine Albanese as a President! Corrupt and a liar! NEVER! We love the monarchy and love being a part of a very important Commonwealth! ❤️ King Charles and especially Queen Camilla. ❤️❤️ 🇦🇺🦘🦘

[@carokat1111]

The only people stoking republican talk is the British media! It's a complete non issue in Australia. I agree - I'm an Australian and I am annoyed by the media fixation on this topic.

[@Shazzadut1]

Indeed. The British media just needs to STFU. It’s not happening! Crowds are turning out in the streets to greet them, and even Sky News, that virtuous bastion of truth and journalism, is showing their engagements live.

[@belindabutler6294]

We ARE lucky to have a constitutional monarchy. You don’t have to be a royalist to appreciate the stability this form of government brings.

[@jamesaustralian9829]

Are you insane - we have a revolving door of politicians that come and go faster than apprentice concreters, and their never held to account

[@ChristineMeyer-hs9rg]

Australia is a Corporation. People are so easily gas lighted. Charles is a WEF founder. A Globalist. You will own nothing.....

[@fionaedmonds389]

Keep the monarchy

[@MelDo-f2n]

Thank you for visiting us King and Queen CC ❤

[@Lee-kg7ze]

As an Australian I am totally disgusted with these politicians being rude to our Head of State. We have always adored the Royal Family. God bless King Charles and Queen Camilla. 💖

[@ChristineMeyer-hs9rg]

And Mountbottom, and Saville and Ball and Rolf and every other PDFile he can knight and befriend.

[@florence2095]

We Love our Monarchy 💕🐨🐨🐨🦘

[@angelikakatarzynaszalas5007]

Welcome to Australia Your Majesty and Queen Camilla ❤

[@fayhart6355]

👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤👑👑Enjoy Australians and their marvellous country

[@Randomequestrian-pm4hl]

It would be good to have Mr Heydel-Mankoo appearing more often; he knows his history and has that rare gift of common sense too. GB News should consider some sort of history programme to inform on the history of Great Britain because many citizens don't know much of their history - I don't mean this unkindly, but history is no longer common knowledge as it should be.

[@heidimueller1039]

They are meant to represent the BEST of our country. The kindness, the caring, the charity of each other toward ourselves. The King gets nothing out of this except goodwill.

[@sheryljackson8068]

Thank you gentlemen ❤

[@nigelmansfield3011]

God save the King from Perth WA

[@missmcmuffins739]

We are very proud and honoured to have the King and Queen visit us. Yes, some want a republic but most of us understand the need for our constitution to remain unchanged. We are grateful to King Charles for coming so far, and even pausing his cancer treatment to do so.

[@peacewarrior1175]

I am an Aussie - I love them - we want the Monarchy. Don't listen to the noisy minority - look what happened with the vote for "the voice" ....... silent majority rules

[@liahurst8575]

Rafe always has the facts and figures at his fingertips.

[@davey1602]

How on Earth does a man get knighted when openly calling for the abolition of the monarchy? I'm not happy with the current seat-warmer either but such disloyalty should strip him of all gongs and booted out of Westminster Palace.

[@gjamieson1956]

@@davey1602 like Yesterday

[@MichaelCairns-fv2vi]

An ancient structure of law ,tradition and hierachy will always give us more stability and certainty.

[@christinac3929]

There is no clamour for a Republic.

[@1949Matilda]

The Republican movement in Australia has only reared its silly head since The Royal visit was announced. There is no appetite for a change here, whatsoever! Long live The King!

[@tropicaussie4572]

That's so patriotically BRITISH of you 👎

[@montsouthern]

@@tropicaussie4572 No, very much Australian

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

​@@montsouthern Typical Australian ? Not grown up enough still got to hold Mummy Britain's hand 😂😂😂😂

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

​@@tropicaussie4572 Rule Britannia 😂

[@1949Matilda]

@@tropicaussie4572 I am AUSTRALIAN ...born and bred!

[@PhilipRanson-d5t]

They are loved in Australia and represent something better than our labor politicians.Not to hard a task.

[@MichaelCairns-fv2vi]

I trust him over ALL those politicians who would be little emporers

[@gisele.1488]

well said.

[@johnschannel449]

lm australian the vast majority of people down here either want to keep the monarchy or they dont care less if Australia is a monarchy or Republic , only a small minority strongly want to get rid of the monarchy. As long as Prince Harry and Meghan dont become King and Queen Australia will stay a monarchy

[@francesfallon8121]

The British Monarchy represents some stability to Australians who are fortunate enough to be part of the monarchy. Queen Elizabeth was a shining light to us. God bless King Charles. God bless Queen Camilla.

[@mavisemberson8737]

A stable form of government having a monarch. No Presidential Election Circuses is the greatest advantagw. King Charles is the King of the Country not a British Monarch visiting, as the U S media keep reporting. When in New Zealand he is King here , too.

[@ogepma]

Good to see Rafe always speaking sense. The British press are more obsessed about Australian republicanims than Australians are. I wish they'd be self reflective enough to see that, but I doubt it!

[@lesleyelizabeth279]

Very good interview, Rafe is very well informed. As an Australian, and living in Adelaide, I am, and always have been, a supporter of the Monarchy. Our elected politicians are very much out of touch, and the majority of the people do not want a republic. I wish King Charles and Queen Camilla all the very best for their tour here, and only wish that I could be there in Sydney to see them!

[@lennonkelly-james2693]

They wouldn't be booing the British Royal Family out of Australia, they'd be booing the Australian Royal Family out of Australia.

[@meg3460]

I warmly welcome the King and Queen to our wide brown land. There are only a minority of people who want a Republic and as for the Premiers not attending … their loss !

[@joysutton5528]

Shows the IQ of those Premiers not attending.

[@rossilett4284]

the only talk of republic I hear in OZ is from the UK

[@joysutton5528]

Mr Heydel Mankoo is one of the best commentators. Intelligent and well informed and articulate.

[@carolineblake361]

I glad to keep the Monarchy and I am an Australia

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

It's more than obvious that the vast majority of Australians commenting here to this video are Monarchist/British colonials 😂 and not a true overall indication of how most Aussies feel about being under Britain's Crown. They still feel like they're British somehow , or afraid to let go of Mummy Britain's hand 😮! (After all, it's OUR monarchy not really theirs.)

[@steelcrown7130]

Sadly for such an important issue for us Aussies, Rafe got wrong the name of the Prime Minister at the time of the referendum. John Howard (not Paul Keating) called the referendum to calm down nine years of increasingly virulent shrieking about the issue, not to promote the republican agenda, which Keating certainly would have done. The referendum, when it happened, was calm, methodical and fairly conducted. And it lost. Badly. 🙂

[@wuzzlebottom]

Remain Monarchy. You might end up with another Kaka Mala.

[@JLW143]

Kamala reminds of Golda Meir - strong, smart, outsmarting the negative side.

[@andreacapri8222]

​@@JLW143¿?????

[@andreacapri8222]

​@@JLW143😂😂😂😂😂

[@woodwyrm]

@@JLW143 absolutely not!

[@carokat1111]

or a Trump! Heaven forbid.

[@drsoxami]

Don't call them elites. They are not elites.

[@gjamieson1956]

@@drsoxami I hope you were talking only about Harry and the other halfwit

[@katepennington2106]

The majority of us do not want a republic. It is not a farewell tour it is only a few sprooking negativity about the monarchy. I will be lining up on Tuesday to meet King Charles lll and Queen Camilla at the opera house. Hopefully I will shake their hands it would be a wonderful opportunity. 🦘Anthony Albanese is not popular here. Next election is not too far away.

[@Sy1mmxxiv]

This is complete BS - and don’t speak for all Australians. The media love to support the ‘noise’ of republicans but they also suggest those who support the constitutional monarchy are simpleton. We have the best of what the world offers. God Save The King of Australia.

[@sharynquinn6011]

Absolutely we love the Monachy Welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla. There will always be detractors and if so called journos look for them for a negative story they can dig them up.

[@evelynpaterson2823]

I’m a New Zealander and pro Monarchy, there’s heads of states thumbing their noses at the King and Queen who have travelled such a long distance, especially considering the King’s health, and the Queen not a huge fan of flying, seems very Churlish and Petty, and shows them to be Aussie Upstarts, I agree with both you, Rafe is always good value to interview.

[@Calphurnia966]

🇦🇺 The union jack of the British flag , is on our own one Australian flag , for a reason. It is our country's history and heritage and alliance ties that are such a great thing . Birds of a feather , flock together. The monarchy represents the purveyors and originators in upstanding establishment, literature, architecture and arts , and sports, and of course sciences .( Among other freedoms and fields of the humanities scholastics ) . They are our country's friends and allies. Due Australia's geographic proximity on the planet, it can get to be a bit of a handful , being supportive of the United Kingdom , Irish , United States and the Asian pacifics and trying to keep everyone happy . Can't it country regional Australians ? 😁 So do not expect for me to be happy , twenty four seven , when I am endeavouring to do what no one on the planet can do . Keep everyone happy . Australians come first , provided it is on my own terms of the trade deals . 😔😁🇦🇺

[@Ozzi578]

It’s working, so nothing to change!. Rafe has summed up the recent rumbles brought on by Albanese, divisive.

[@bubSpikeGreya]

To Lady C: "We left your adopted country for FREEDOM, AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH, PRIMARY AND OUR #1 BORs. And now, we have your PRINCE over here trying to take it away, via an illumination group/AI. The IRONY IS VERY VERY STRONG❣️"

[@MsAlambi]

Hear Hear ☺💘

[@BarbaraHolland-j9c]

Why wont the King get rid of his Traitor PM Starmer .

[@frankie3041]

The 1999 republic referendum was from PM John Howard, not Paul Keating. Keating was Prime Minister from 1991 to 1996.

[@SharonCox-l2f]

Love our King and Queen!!!!! - and the rude sods snubbing them will pay for embarrassing as us at the next election

[@margih7374]

The Referendum for our First People was overturned because many aborigines would have been severely disadvantaged and indeed with very little voice. All our First Peoples have the same righs as every Australian and are protected as such. This was the speech given by a prominent Aboriginal lady politician and I thank her for her wise words and for her great love of her people. ❤️

[@alvanrigby6361]

Never underestimate the Australian Republicans' ability to kick own goals.

[@jillianlawrie8618]

Im an Australian and love we are in the British empire do we want some one like albo no!! look at usa oh my God no no no!!!

[@CareBear51]

I don't think there is "A British Empire" any more.I'm pretty sure it's the Commonwealth of Nations. And I'm very proud of Australia being part of it.

[@RosemaryHart-mg6kt]

Many Australians are monarchists. We value the separation of having a stable head of state rather than a USA type elected president. Our current Prime Minister came from a modest background which could never happen in places like America. We value the Westminster style of government! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Rose-rr9xq]

I wsh they were coming to brissy

[@suej9329]

And Radelaide.

[@gabriellecunningham7196]

​@@suej9329And Melbourne 👑🇦🇺

[@nzlander4653]

Can i also add, that the King wasnt the one that initiated the apology to Marlene Hadley, it was William who of course went off first talking racism will not be tolerated etc, without consulting his father, thinking of course that he knew better. One of Williams biggest flaws, thinking he always knows best. His father then couldnt go against what his son said otherwise it eould make William look stupid. It was Williams mistake that the King was trying to smooth over.

[@TheCocobana]

Just cut it. It was a knee jerk reaction and KCIII was guilty of many in his younger days..New Zealander

[@suej9329]

@@TheCocobanaEverybody makes mistakes and the King has gained a lot of wisdom through his, as will William too one day.

[@nretik]

C'mon, William was ambushed by the journalists. What did you expect him to do? Tell the denizens of the corporate press: wait I need to consult my father? Also, how do you know that his aids weren't in contact with the palace during the flight? Internet on board doesn't cost a fortune nowadays - you can have video calls and streaming during the flight even in economy cabin.

[@biwnzixebrxb4786]

The monarchy is WEF aligned, but the anti-monarchist movement is also WEF aligned.

[@suej9329]

Well said and European monarchies are also WEF aligned as well as most governments around the world.

[@Poultrymad]

Turkeys voting for Christmas! 🦃👑

[@gwenhooper44]

What system will we get to replace our monarchy?

[@gaylesmith8677]

I don’t want a President. Look at America.

[@BillBiggs1]

U ain’t seen nothing yet. Wait until Kamala gets in.

[@heidimueller1039]

I’m a Canadian, and most of us don’t care. BUT, I’ve come to respect the Monarchy, for tradition and neutrality. My great wish as an immigrant from 1951, my complete loyalty is to Canada, which I absolutely love and dedicate myself to, Canada, NOT fealty to Royalty and their heirs. Change the pledge and I will respect the Monarchy for their symbolic role.

[@Leo-hv9mm]

We don't have provinces in Australia. Get it right.

[@madz48261]

PM Albanese far left radical???? I can't stop laughing. How ridiculous.

[@evelynmcmenamin4330]

We don't want albo and his government

[@margaretcaine4219]

Really? No one has asked me for 27 years. I wouldn't cross the road to see either this "majestic" little old man or his wife. The "If it ain't broke don't fix it" argument could be countered by " If it serves no real purpose, why keep it?" one.

[@zenith_mac]

can you really trust polls these days?

[@aussiefarmer4955]

I wish the king and his children were not so woke, I miss the Queen and her leadership. I don't want a republic oh replace the monarchy with a political leader ooohh the vision!!!

[@wdazza]

Most Australians changed their minds about becoming a republic when they saw what can happen if you are a republic and you get a president like Trump.

[@suzannehaigh4281]

If Australia wishes to withdraw from Britain then do so, no need for all this fuss and insults, just get on with it. He is a sick man who is going out of his way to visit the country, take it as it is.

[@mavisemberson8737]

Australia is in the Commonwealth but not subject to Britain

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

​@@mavisemberson8737 Correct, but you are still subjects of Britain's Crown by having our King as your head of state. When is your country going to grow up?

[@Bulldog-qo8ev]

​@@mavisemberson8737 Australia can still be a member of the Commonwealth. Most countries in the Commonwealth are republics or have their own King or Queen.

[@subaruadventures]

What about us Aussies who couldn't care less either way?

[@johnschannel449]

The majority

[@sharonb2667]

What a lot of hypocrites the labor leaders, pm governor-general, nsw premier fawning over King Charles when they are devout republicans. chris minns wouldn't light up the opera house for the coronation, too expensive yet now it is all lit up. I am a Monacharist, pls excuse the lack of capital letters but they don't deserve that respect

[@judithbormann6288]

Where's Pirate Pete hiding.?

[@childensstorytime]

As a Aussie for Commonwealth protection. We need to be taught more about the what Commonwealth gives us a way of protection. We don't need a dictator or president for toleritan regime. Commonwealth Realm also means he is King

[@melody1096]

I’m an Australia I hate the monarchy ever since they killed Diana

[@gabriellecunningham7196]

Philistine 🇦🇺

[@KimChapman-ko3hz]

What is chogm but a bunch of school kids meeting the principal

[@oldaussie2221]

Out of curiosity, why do you care one way or another? It would make absolutely no difference to the UK whether or not Australia remains a Commonwealth Realm. It wouldn't even make much of a difference in Australia. I am sure the average Brit doesn't give a toss but various commentators seem to be getting their knickers in a twist about it.

[@kevingallen1678]

FREE LUCY!

[@judywright3470]

Who is Lucy

[@Nathan-vq9ch]

Its been nice but it will be called Mustralia just like England will be Musland

[@HM-rf7yh]

Couldn't give a crap about charlie" hes a moron 🤨

[@freespirit1411]

Albo-sleazy is out of touch & not fit for the position he holds. Not quite as bad as Keir Stalin though 😆

[@petertsoukleris4082]

Ζήτω ο Βασιλιάς Κάρολος πού έχει αίμα Ελληνικό

[@KimChapman-ko3hz]

Australia doesn't need Canada and nz

[@mavisemberson8737]

It is better to be in the Commonwealth than not. The U S won't help you and you wil need to think about China.Your population is small .

[@BillBiggs1]

@@mavisemberson8737Australia would be better off aligning with China and the dear leader

[@thevocalcrone]

Meh.. and i'm not even gonig to watch this because RAFE is the last person in the world to have a worthy or valid opinion on Australia and its citizens. the moron referred to our Indigenous in one interview as being 'primitive'. He's so pretentious.. and now faking he knows the australian view point *roll my eyes*

[@andreacapri8222]

Two of my comments have been deleted

[@KimChapman-ko3hz]

The monarchy discriminate s against other migrants

[@mavisemberson8737]

Your government. perhaps. The Monarch takes no part in your government since you have a Democracy

[@janwhite6038]

I think you're both deluded. The Chagos Islands can be given away, the UK Gov does not support Commonwealth. Can Brits afford the monarchy especially as the King supports WEF and aims to give away British Rights.

[@LachlanA.Farquhar]

It doesn't matter what's happening in the UK. Charles is the King of Australia proper. We will decide whether we want him which God willing we do. The UK has nothing to do with that matter. Charles is the King of Australia aside from being the King of the UK.

[@Randomequestrian-pm4hl]

The King doesn't give or take rights, in reality; that's for parliament (although my personal view is they're making a mess of it!)

[@janwhite6038]

​@@Randomequestrian-pm4hl Royal Assent? Our Rights have been signed away while the Monarch remains unable to be prosecuted. Gutless. A preference for wealth and status

[@MarkSummers-f5q]

They can have him the traiter