King Charles bemoans mistake during major speech: 'This b****y thing!'

King Charles bemoans mistake during major speech: 'This b****y thing!'
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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 22/10/2024

- 14:56

Updated: 22/10/2024

- 15:53

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Parramatta Park in Sydney and took part in a local barbecue

King Charles stumbled over his speech, where he was heard saying: "Hang on, I picked up two pages of this b****y thing."

The crowd reacted with laughter before the monarch said: "Anyway, it is a real pleasure to try this produce," referring to the many foods being cooked on barbecues.


During the final day of their tour in Australia, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Parramatta Park in Sydney and took part in a local barbecue.

In his four-minute speech, the head of state said: "I am so delighted to be here in Parramatta, an excellent choice for a community barbecue.

King Charles

King Charles stubbled over his speech, where he was heard saying: "Hang on, I picked up two pages of this b****y thing."

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"It is a particular delight to see and smell all the top tucker here today from Western Sydney's vibrant and diverse community."

He added: "Parramatta, and the region around it, has become one of the most dynamic enterprises and culturally diverse communities in the world." in which he was met with applause.

"The generous spirit of Australians has always made me feel welcome, and that is true again today."

He spoke about renewing his long association with the royal agricultural society and praised them for their "outstanding work."

King Charles And Queen Camilla

During the final day of their tour in Australia, King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Parramatta Park in Sydney and took part in a local barbecue.

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"It is no wonder, I think, that Sydney is world famous for its cuisine, whether it's smashed avo, a pav, or a Cab Sav and that is what I hope has been on display."

"Thank you everyone for coming to join us at this barbie today"

King Charles was met with applause as he took to the stand to address a crowd of locals at Parramatta Park in Sydney, with his wife Camilla at his side.

It is the first time King Charles has visited Australia since his Coronation in May last year.

King Charles and Queen Camilla

It is the first time King Charles has visited Australia since his coronation in May last year.

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Senator Lidia Thorpe

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe heckled the King while he gave a speech to the Australian Parliament yesterday where she shouted anti-colonial slogans, including "You are not my King."

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The six-day tour will be followed by the royals travelling to Somoa to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

The King has not always been met with smiles and laughs during his first overseas royal tour since he announced his cancer diagnosis in February.

Republican supporters have held banners and chanted in opposition to the King.

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe heckled the King while he gave a speech to the Australian Parliament yesterday where she shouted anti-colonial slogans, including "You are not my King."

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