A photo of a beheaded monarch was posted by a senator without their consent.

Senator Lidia Thorpe shared on her social media page that an image of a beheaded King Charles III was posted without her consent. She explained that one of her staff members had shared the image, and she deleted it as soon as she became aware of it. She clarified that she would never intentionally share anything that could promote violence towards anyone, as that goes against her values.

The image in question was shared on her Instagram stories, along with the text "You are not our king". This was part of what Thorpe had shouted during her protest in front of the King at Parliament House in Canberra the day before. Her demonstration, which was captured by cameras and quickly spread online, has sparked both praise and criticism.

Some have praised the senator for her bold actions, while others have condemned them as offensive. Former Indigenous senator Nova Peris expressed her disappointment, calling the protest embarrassing and disrespectful to both the nation and the Royal Family. However, supporters of Thorpe have hailed her as a "legend" and shared posts on Instagram applauding her actions.

During the protest, Thorpe shouted "give us our land back", "not your land", and "you are not my king. You are not our king". She also called for a treaty and was heard saying "f--- the colony" before being escorted out by security. The 75-year-old King Charles III, who took the throne after the passing of his mother Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, remained unfazed by the commotion.

Despite the backlash, Thorpe stands by her beliefs and her intentions. She stated that her protest was not meant to incite violence, but rather to bring attention to the ongoing struggles and injustices faced by Indigenous Australians. She also emphasized the importance of a treaty and the return of land to Indigenous communities. However, she recognizes that her actions may have caused controversy and is open to further discussion and dialogue.

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