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Could the British Crown ever be charged with genocide of First Nations peoples?

A Krauatungalung elder, Uncle Robbie Thorpe, has been attempting to have King Charles III charged with genocide against First Nations peoples in Australia. His efforts began with a private prosecution in 2023, which was rejected by a magistrate.

Krauatungalung elder Uncle Robbie Thorpe has been trying to get King Charles tried for genocide. Could he ever succeed?

Jun 10, 2026

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Krauatatungalung Elder Djuran Bunjileenee Uncle Robbie Thorpe speaking outside of the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal in Melbourne (Image: AAP/James Ross)

“We’re going through the motions here at these bullshit courts,” Krauatungalung elder Uncle Robbie Thorpe told those gathered outside the Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal last Wednesday .

“It’s not our law. We had our law here.”

Thorpe then entered the court to continue his attempt to have King Charles III charged with genocide against the First Nations peoples of Australia. He initially attempted to instigate a private prosecution against Charles in 2023, which ended when the magistrate refused to issue proceedings.

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