Anthony Albanese gives ‘crucial’ pledge of allegiance to King Charles III at coronation

Prime minister returns to Australia on Sunday after joining in pledge to new monarch, a decision backed by colleagues

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Anthony Albanese’s decision to pledge allegiance to King Charles at the monarch’s coronation has been described as “crucial” by his own government, despite the prime minister’s stance as a staunch republican.

The prime minister is returning to Australia from the United Kingdom on Sunday after joining other Commonwealth leaders at the coronation.