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flag Australian PM Albanese met King Charles at Balmoral, discussing AUKUS and trade, drawing political scrutiny over timing.

flag Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with King Charles III at Balmoral Castle, calling the conversation "warm and engaging" and noting the monarch's interest in Australia. flag The meeting, the first between an Australian PM and a British king at the estate since 1993, included a visit to Crathie Kirk. flag The trip precedes Albanese’s planned address at the UK Labour Party conference in Liverpool, drawing criticism from opposition leaders who labeled it a "personal detour." flag Albanese defended the visit, emphasizing discussions on AUKUS, trade, and bilateral cooperation with UK ministers, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. flag Critics, including foreign affairs spokeswoman Michaelia Cash, questioned the political timing, referencing past criticism of Scott Morrison’s attendance at a Trump rally, urging greater focus on national leadership.

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