What do Australians think of the King's visit?

The BBC asks Australians about the King's visit this week and local feelings about the monarchy.

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Locals discuss their differing senses of connection to the monarchy and whether Australia could one day become a republic.

The King and Queen will be in Australia from Friday until Wednesday, when they head to Samoa.

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