King Charles III is facing a significant snub from Australian politicians ahead of his upcoming royal tour. No state premiers plan to attend the monarch’s welcome event in Canberra on October 21. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and her deputy, Ben Carroll, have declined the invitation, citing a cabinet meeting. Instead, Victoria will be represented by parliamentary secretary Nick Staikos and state Governor Margaret Gardner, a known republican. This snub has been criticised by the Australian Monarchists League Victorian spokesman, Bev McArthur, who called it a “slap in the face” to the King. Th…
