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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Malcolm Farr

The pageantry of the royal succession has all but eliminated debate on an Australian republic

King Charles III, Prince William Prince of Wales, Princess Anne The Princess Royal, Prince Andrew Duke of York and Prince Edward Earl of Wessex walk behind the Queen Elizabeth II's coffin during the procession from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster
‘Politics seem to have been smothered by the emotion and ceremonies following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, including in Australia.’ Photograph: Patrick van Katwijk/Getty Images

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has become Captain Protocol.

His obedience to the lengthy set of instructions set down to follow the death of Queen Elizabeth II has been understandable.

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