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Australia marks National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

QEII NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE CANBERRA

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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By Deborah Groarke

Source: SBS News



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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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