On the contrary, the coverage here in Australia of the visit has been very positive. As for the future, the most recent opinion poll is 45:33 in favour of retaining the monarchy, approval for The King's performance is greater than that for both the Prime Minister and the federal Leader of the Opposition. Popular opinion is strongly against the Premiers' boycott and Lidia Thorpe's antics have been widely and strongly condemned, including by Aboriginal leaders.

The problem in Australia is not that the monarchy lacks popular support and affection, but rather that so many among our political and commercial elite despise both it and the popular affection that it inspires.