What Julie Bishop really thinks of King Charles
Julie Bishop has shared what she really thinks of King Charles, just days after rubbing shoulders with members of the royal family at the coronation.
The former Foreign Minister was invited to the historic event for her role as chair of the Princes Trust, as she joined Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other politicians in Westminster Abbey.
Now, in a social media Q&A for Marie Claire Australia, Bishop has described King Charles as an inspiration.
The 66-year-old shared her admiration for the King, while commending his work in the royal family.
"I admire King Charles," Bishop said in the video, adding, "I think he's been an extraordinarily focused King in waiting."
Bishop made headlines from the coronation when her selfie with Lionel Ritchie went viral, as Julie shared what it was really like inside Westminster Abbey for the royal event.
Bishop told 7News that she and Ritchie were making comments to each other throughout the service, as they pointed out who else was invited to the coronation.
"During the procession, we'd be whispering to each other... I'd say that's the Papua New Guineans and he'd tell me who somebody else was."
"But then as he was singing a hymn, I was very quiet. I didn't want to have my voice heard. That's quite an experience in itself having Lionel Ritchie singing hymns next to you."
Julie said she felt honoured to be invited to the historic ceremony, admitting. "I have never been to anything like this."
"I felt deeply privileged to be invited and to witness the pageantry and the beauty and the religious and historical significance of this service was deeply moving."
"When you're actually there, there was a sense of excitement and anticipation."
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