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King Charles had an embarrassing bathroom encounter with a legendary member of the who who reportedly peed on him hi before we continue please subscribe to the channel for more British royal family news rock legend Kenny Jones Fame drummer of small faces in the who once found himself in a rather embarrassing situation involving King Charles after a polo match he accidentally urinated Omar oy's shoes at 76 Jones has made a name for himself not only in music having been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 but also as the proud chairman of the herwood park Polo Club and picturesque Sur he transformed the venue complete with a charmingly restored 18th Century Barn that serves as the clubhouse into a beloved Retreat for the elite including members of the royal family the club has seen illustrious guests like Princess Diana along with her sons Prince William and Prince Harry who have both played on its Fields even Prince Albert of Monaco has graced the grounds with his presence however it was during a casual moment post match with the then Prince Charles that Jones experienced a rather mortifying mishap as he recounted after the match I was taking a leak when I asked my son if Prince Charles had left suddenly I Heard a Voice say no he's still here to my shock it was Prince Charles himself and in my surprise I ended up peeing on his boots Jones humorously speculates that the Monarch may still possess those Infamous Boots the herwood park Polo Club spraing across 180 Acres features four Polo pitches a clubhouse barn and stables and has been hub for polo since the late '90s.
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However, the club faced challenges when Royal participation in Polo dwindled leading to financial troubles and administration in 2013 determined to keep the club of float Jones resisted letting it slip from his grasp. A source revealed Princess Diana frequented the club during Charles's matches and Prince Albert has also visited it's du for sponsors now since the Royals aren't playing Polo as much which has put the sport in a difficult position. In 2014 Jones sought to expand the polo club with plans for new homes a hotel and additional Stables but faced strong opposition from local residents leading to the rejection of his proposals. In 2023 the club was put on the market for5 million later reduced to £4 million estate agent Clark gamon noted that there are potential long-term planning opportunities on some of the land meanwhile the clubhouse relocated from Sussex continues to serve as a venue for parties weddings and corporate events.
Meanwhile, King Charles 3 and queen Camila are set to embark on a significant visit visit to Australia marking Charles's first visit as the reigning monarch and the first time a British male head of state has visited the country. This Royal tour carries profound implications not just as a diplomatic engagement but also as a potential turning point in Australia's evolving relationship with the British Monarchy with debates surrounding the possibility of Australia transitioning to a republic reigniting. The upcoming royal visit has gone at heighten detention for King Charles. Australia holds special significance given his long history of visiting the country during his time as Prince of Wales he has visited Australia 16 times with his first visit being in 1966 when he attended gong grammar school one of his most memorable visits was in 1983 accompanied by Princess Diana when the nation was caught in the Whirlwind of diania yet behind the scenes Charles reportedly struggled with jealousy over the immense attention his wife received.
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Unlike Charles previous British kings were less fortunate when it came to visiting Australia. His grandfather King George VI planned a tour in the late 1940s with Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret but it was cancelled due to the king's declining Health while George V had visited Australia earlier as the Duke of York he never made it there as king. The first royal visit to Australia Prince Alfred's 1867 tour was mared by tragedy. It seemed to carry a curse with a crew member drowning a major fire accident claiming several lives and a Protestant Catholic clash in Melbourne further darkening the two. However, the most memorable event was an assassination attempt on Alfred and Sydney a frightening event that interestingly has a modern parallel during Charles's 1994 visit a student protester named David K fired blanks at him in protest against Australia's treatment of Cambodian refugees. Thankfully Charles emerged unscathed and K went on to become a barrister.
In contrast Sydney has brought Good Fortune to non-british Royals. A notable example is the meeting between Denmark's Crown Prince Frederick and Tasmania born Mary Donaldson at the 2000 Sydney Olympics are a mans that captivated both Australia and Denmark as King Charles prepares for his 17th visit to Australia this dime is Monarch the nature of the two takes new meaning no longer representing the head of state Charles visits as the head of state himself. The Royal couple's engagements have been carefully cured to address non-political issues such as environmental sustainability cancer research and Family Violence topics chosen to reflect a modern forward-looking monarchy. A key feature of the tour will be a meeting with indigenous Representatives a gesture that aligns with efforts to acknowledge and address Australia's Colonial past.
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Notably this is the first royal visit where the term Walkabout will not be used to describe public meet and greets as it has been criticized for its Colonial overtones. This subtle shift in language reflects an attempt by the monarchy to distance itself from the more overtly Colonial aspects of its history though the legacy of colonization remains a sensitive issue indigenous leaders have called on the king to formly apologize for the atrocities committed by British colonizers against First Nation peoples but Charles has not yet responded to these appeals. The royal visit however is not just about connecting with Australia. The primary reason for the trip is the Commonwealth heads of government meeting Chom in Samoa scheduled between October 21 and 26. This is the first time the meeting will be hosted by a Pacific island nation and it offers an opportunity for King Charles to address pressing Global issues particularly climate change.
The Pacific region is acutely vulnerable to climate change and this meeting presents a chance for the king to reaffirm the monarchy's commitment to environmental causes a long-standing concern of Charles despite the significance of the visit the Royal reception in Australia has not been universally warm. All six State premus have declined invitations to meet the king at his welcome reception in cbera citing other commitments while some of these excuses may be genuine queensland's Premier Steven miles is in the midst of an election campaign critics particularly monarchists see this as a political statement. The refusal to attend the reception has been interpreted as a reflection of the growing debate over whether Australia should remain a constitutional monarchy or become a republic. Recent polls suggest that the Australian public is divided on the issue of republicanism.
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A ug of poll conducted on the first anniversary of Charles's Ascension revealed that 32% of Australians want the country to become a republic as soon as possible while 35% prefer to remain a constitutional monarchy. Additionally, 12% favor a republic but only after King Charles's Reign ends significantly Republican sentiment has grown since the death of Queen Elizabeth 2 in 2022. The discussion surrounding Australia's potential move toward a republic has been ongoing for years. In 2022 after the Albanese government came into power they appointed an assistant Minister for the Republic although the position was abolished in this year's reshuffle. Mat Lewe how held the role remarked that Queen Elizabeth's Reign presented a good opportunity for Australia to reconsider its future though no significant action has been taken since.
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Interestingly King Charles appears unfaced by these discussions. In a letter to the Australian Republican movement earlier this year his private secretary made it clear the king fused the matter as one for the Australian people to decide demonstrating Charles's willingness to remain neutral on the subject of republicanism. As the Royal tour and the Chong meeting in Samoa draw closer both serve as crucial opportunities for the monarchy to maintain its relevance in Australia and other Commonwealth Nations by aligning itself with contemporary issues like climate change. The monarchy is attempting to present itself as a modern institution however it will also have to Grapple with the evolving political identities of its former colonies and the growing possibility of a postm monarchical future for Australia thank you for watching till the end please do share your thoughts in the comments section and don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more updates.
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