Buckingham Palace has released a powerful new video capturing a historic moment during King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Australia.

In a poignant display of respect and recognition, the royal couple became the first members of the British royal family to officially acknowledge the service of Torres Strait and Torres Strait Islander veterans at a newly unveiled memorial.

This landmark visit comes as tensions rise in the relationship between the British monarchy and Australia, with the King’s actions reflecting an evolving approach to Australia’s Indigenous history.

The emotional video, shared across the royal family’s social media accounts, highlights a significant step in the King’s efforts to acknowledge the history and contributions of Indigenous Australians.

Alongside the video, a statement from Buckingham Palace emphasized the importance of the moment, underscoring that King Charles and Queen Camilla are the first royals to pay formal tribute to the Torres Strait Islander veterans.

The palace statement continued: *“Since 1941, when the War Memorial was built, almost every royal visit to Australia has featured a ceremonial replaying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier.