Palace insider reveals King Charles’ reaction to angry Australian senator

King Charles faced an unexpected encounter during a reception at the Australian Parliament on Monday after a senator hurled shocking claims at the visiting royals.

The monarch and his wife Queen Camilla were just seated at the podium after receiving a warm welcome by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and fiancée Jodie Haydon, to the Parliament House in Canberra, when senator Lidia Thorpe hurled verbal attack on the monarch.

The senator was escorted out of the venue while she continued her rant, and the meet-and-greet ended just after few minutes, leaving many attendees devastated.

However, a palace insider denied claims that the angry protestor caused the slot to be cut short.

“Their Majesties were deeply touched by seeing and hearing the very many thousands who'd turned out to support them, and are only sorry they didn’t have a chance to stop and talk to every single one,” the source told The Mirror.

“The warmth and scale of the reception was truly awesome. While they are grateful to all the crowds, Their Majesties particularly enjoyed hearing individual stories of those who’d made such a special effort to be there.”

A palace source also added that that the King was 'unruffled' and would "not let it overshadow what has otherwise been a wonderful day.”