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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon speak to an Indigenous dancer as they arrive for the national memorial service for Queen Elizabeth II Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

Politicians, officials and Canberrans gathered at Parliament House in Canberra while demonstrators also gathered to protest what the monarchy represents for them.

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Politicians, officials and Canberrans gathered at Parliament House in Canberra while demonstrators also gathered to protest what the monarchy represents for them.

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