Mixed feelings in Australia ahead of the coronation of King Charles III

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The United Kingdom's King Charles III is about to be crowned also as Australia's king.

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Published 4 May 2023 10:58am

By Tanya Dendrinos

Presented by Junko Hirabayashi

Source: SBS

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The United Kingdom's King Charles III is about to be crowned also as Australia's king.

A Roy Morgan poll taken just days after the death of Queen Elizabeth found 60 per cent of respondents supported remaining a monarchy as opposed to becoming a republic with an elected president.

Pure Profile polling, commissioned by the Australian Republic Movement and conducted last month, found 64 per cent either somewhat or strongly agreed with the statement: “The concept of monarchy is the opposite of Australian values like equality and a fair go.”