Many of our public holidays go uncelebrated, for no good reason.

This first year of King Charles’s reign is an opportunity for us to enjoy the pomp and pageantry of the Royal Family and acknowledge the important role the British have played in creating our nation. It’s a lovely time of year in Brisbane, with the sun shining and a cool spring breeze wafting across the back lawn. Friends and acquaintances, both loyalists and republicans joined in the fun.

I created a “Republican Quiz” to add some body to the occasion which everyone enjoyed. In the middle of it, a big goanna sauntered across the back fence! Going through the answers was quite educational. Surprisingly, a republican won it! So he was dubbed King Albert!

Here is a copy of the Quiz, which I encourage you to use next year at your own BBQ event!

2 October 2023 By Simon Cole