Anthony Albanese gives ‘crucial’ pledge of allegiance to King Charles III at coronation
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6BGYX)
Prime minister returns to Australia on Sunday after joining in pledge to new monarch, a decision backed by colleagues
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Anthony Albanese's decision to pledge allegiance to King Charles at the monarch's coronation has been described as crucial" by his own government, despite the prime minister's stance as a staunch republican.
The prime minister on Sunday said it was an honour to represent Australia at the coronation, where he entered Westminster Abbey behind Governor-General David Hurley and the national flag-bearer, soccer star Sam Kerr.
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