As the nation pauses to reflect on the life and service of Queen Elizabeth II, Australians have been sharing their tributes.
King Charles III will soon be coronated in the first change to the nation’s head of state for more than seven decades.
Both events will prompt consideration and debate about Australia’s current constitutional setup. Labor has already pledged a referendum on becoming a republic if re-elected for a second term. The Greens have called for Australia to cut ties with the monarchy sooner.
But for some Australians, the moment is less political and more personal.
The Queen’s many visits to Australia, her patronage of hundreds of charities and community clubs, and her role as head of state have forged connections with many everyday Australians.
You may have met the Queen, or perhaps a friend or a relative has a story to tell. If so, get in touch below.
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