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Explainer 440: Why don’t Australians care about King Charles III?

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Nostalgia for Royal Visits: The 1954 Impact of Queen Elizabeth II in Australia

This chapter examines the excitement and national participation during Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Australia in 1954, where over seventy-five percent of the population engaged in the festivities. It reflects the nostalgic admiration Australians felt towards the monarchy, highlighting the emotional ties of the era.

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