Britain's King Charles III meets Anangu traditional owners at the Australian High Commission in London, Thursday Oct. 16, 2025, during a celebration to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta to its traditional owners. (Jack Taylor/Pool Photo via AP) Credit: Jack Taylor/AP
The Anangu traditional owners have commemorated 40 years since the historic handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — a defining moment in Australia’s recognition of Aboriginal land rights. As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, a delegation of nine Anangu representatives travelled to London, where they met with Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, and King Charles, marking the occasion’s national and international significance.
The Anangu traditional owners have commemorated 40 years since the historic handback of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park — a defining moment in Australia’s recognition of Aboriginal land rights. As part of the 40th anniversary celebrations, a delegation of nine Anangu representatives travelled to London, where they met with Australia’s High Commissioner to the UK, Stephen Smith, and King Charles, marking the occasion’s national and international significance.
