In this discussion, Katy Watson, BBC's Australia correspondent, and Sean Coughlan, the royal correspondent, dive into the complex relationship between Australia and the British monarchy. They explore the mixed reactions to King Charles's visit, from jubilant crowds to vocal protests. The conversation touches on Australia’s potential transition to a republic, the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples, and the generational divide in support for the monarchy, revealing evolving public sentiment in a modern context.
