In a surprising twist during his tour of Australia, King Charles III was honored with emotional tributes that extended beyond himself, leading to an unexpected commemoration of his late ex-wife, Princess Diana.

This gesture brought tears to the king’s eyes and reportedly resulted in a moment of tension with Queen Camilla Parker Bowles.

During a ceremony in Sydney, the Australian Armed Forces awarded King Charles honorary titles, including Admiral of the Navy, Field Marshal of the Army, and Marshal of the Air Force.

This visit marks King Charles’s first tour as monarch, even as he continues to undergo cancer treatment.

Despite these personal challenges, he was seen walking alongside Queen Camilla, engaging with the public and dignitaries.

As part of the tribute, beautiful words were shared in honor of Princess Diana, recognizing her legacy and contributions to society. Attendees were moved as they reflected on the life of a woman who supported over 900 nonprofit organizations, helping countless individuals across the globe. The emotional acknowledgment came as a surprise to everyone present, marking a significant moment in the event.

Witnesses reported that Queen Camilla appeared visibly uncomfortable during the tribute. As the honor for Princess Diana deviated from the event’s protocol, she reportedly stood up in anger, leading to her departure from the venue, with the approval of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In contrast, King Charles remained dignified, applauding through his tears as the audience paid their respects to Diana.

This emotional episode has ignited conversations about the monarchy’s role in Australia, a nation that still operates under a constitutional monarchy despite its distance from the UK. While there are Republican sentiments among some Australians, many—particularly within the military—express support for the British monarch.