King Charles III's visit to Australia rekindles debate on ending ties to British monarchy

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are scheduled to arrive in Australia on Friday for a historic royal tour, marking the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in over a decade. The tour comes after Buckingham Palace announced the King's cancer diagnosis and subsequent reduction in public duties, but the trip was never completely ruled out. The itinerary has been scaled down due to Charles' treatment. In Australia, the King and Queen will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, review the country's naval fleet, and greet supporters outside the Sydney Opera House. However, many state leaders are choosing to stay home, and some Australians continue to debate the role of the monarchy in the country.