Aussies furious with King Charles after Australia Day snub

King Charles is ashamed of the day England claimed Australia as a colony, says TV host – and claims the proof is in his latest letter to New Zealand: ‘This King is too woke’

  • King Charles sent wishes to New Zealand
  • UK monarch accused of snubbing Australia 

King Charles has been called out for sharing a special message with New Zealand on its national holiday while overlooking Australia.

The UK monarch sent his warm wishes to mark Waitangi Day on Monday with a letter written in English and the native te reo language.

But Sky News Australia host Chris Kenny slammed King Charles questioning why Australia didn’t receive a message on Australia Day on January 26.

The snub comes as calls grow for the national holiday date to be changed out of respect for the Aboriginal community.

King Charles has been called out for sharing a special message with New Zealand on its national holiday while overlooking Australia (pictured, then-Prince Charles and Camilla attending a reception on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in November 2019)

The snub comes as calls grow for the date of the national holiday to be changed out of respect for the Aboriginal community

‘We had our own national day last week, and King Charles, the King of Britain and Australia – he didn’t even offer a happy Australia Day message,’ Kenny said.

‘This King is too woke to even mention Australia Day, seemingly ashamed of the day his own country claimed Australia as a colony.’

Kenny took a dig at the UK monarch, saying the snub meant he now had no reason to ‘complain’ if his profile wasn’t included on the country’s $5 banknote.

It was revealed last Thursday a design honouring Indigenous culture would replace the late Queen Elizabeth II’s image on the note

King Charles will still appear on cent coins when they are released later in 2023, but the decision to not include his profile has been interpreted by anti-royalists as a step towards Australia eventually becoming a republic.

The future of the monarchy and the Commonwealth remains under scrutiny after Prince William and Kate were criticised over their trip to the Caribbean nations in March 2022.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent eight days touring around Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas.

Their trip was plagued by public relations gaffes and protests about British colonialism, which led to the endeavour being branded ‘tone deaf’ to modern sensibilities. 

Sunday Times Royal Editor Roya Nikkhah believed the tour ignited a rethink of how the royal family plans overseas visits in the future. 

King Charles appears to be leading the change with his latest correspondence with New Zealand a good indication.

He referred to the country by its traditional name Aotearoa and wrote part of his message in the country’s native language. 

‘The Treaty of Waitangi/Tiriti o Waitangi was signed 183 years ago in the reign of my great-great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria,’ he wrote.

‘It established an enduring connection with my family that I am honoured to continue. 

 King Charles said he sent his ‘warmest wishes’ to the people of New Zealand in his message celebrating Waitangi Day

‘My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and attended the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty in 1990. 

‘Waitangi, the place, and Waitangi, the covenant between peoples, were both very special to Her Majesty.’

King Charles said he treasured the respect shown by the people of Aotearoa to his late mother.

‘Waitangi Day is a time both to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. My family and I join in sending you all our warmest good wishes,’ he wrote.

‘He aroha whakatō, he aroha puta mai.’

Recent polls suggest that while a majority of Australians believe January 26 should remain Australia Day, there is a growing group who would prefer it be changed to a less polarising date.

A poll conducted by conservative think tank, the IPA, surveyed 1,038 people from varying age ranges on their attitude to changing the date of Australia Day.

The poll results show that 62 per cent of people believe Australia Day should be held on January 26, while only 17 per cent believe the date should be changed, and 21 per cent had no opinion.

However, there is growing resentment towards the holiday. 

KING CHARLES’ ‘WARM WISHES’ TO NEW ZEALAND

In this Waitangi Day, my first as King of New Zealand, I send my warmest greetings to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

The Treaty of Waitangi/Tiriti o Waitangi was signed 183 years ago in the reign of my great-great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. 

It established an enduring connection with my family that I am honoured to continue. 

My mother, Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, was the first reigning Sovereign to visit New Zealand and the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi, and attended the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty in 1990. 

Waitangi, the place, and Waitangi, the covenant between peoples, were both very special to Her Majesty. 

I acknowledge and treasure the respect shown by the people of Aotearoa New Zealand to Her late Majesty, and in particular, on this occasion of Waitangi, the respects paid by Māori.

For my own part, I was delighted that my visit to Waitangi four years ago gave me the opportunity to bring with me an historic korowai which had been given to Queen Victoria by Reihana Te Taukawau. 

It is a taonga that represents a deep connection, which has meant so much to me throughout my life, to New Zealand and the Māori people. 

It has allowed me humbly to reaffirm my commitment, and that of my children and grandchildren, to this bond between us, and to ensuring that it endures for future generations.

Waitangi Day is a time both to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. My family and I join in sending you all our warmest good wishes.

He aroha whakatō, he aroha puta mai.

 

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