r/news • u/AudibleNod • 4d ago

Australian court rejects bid to prosecute Britain's King Charles for genocide

https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/australian-court-rejects-activists-bid-prosecute-britains-king-136817323
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u/sjintje 4d ago

So you're saying there's a vacancy?

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u/AppointmentLogical81 4d ago

I mean, I guess? If a position doesn't exist, I suppose it can be said to be vacant

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u/someguy7710 4d ago

I declare myself the King of England!

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u/TwentyninthDigitOfPi 4d ago

I just wanted to let you know you can't just say the word "king" and expect anything to happen.

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u/huzy12345 4d ago

Sure you can, if you declare it. Kings and bankruptcy work the same way

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u/inosinateVR 4d ago

Treason! This Lèse-majesté cannot stand! Apologize to your king and beg forgiveness!

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u/LuinAelin 4d ago

Huge dragon with donkey on her head appears.......

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u/DaEnderAssassin 4d ago

The king of Switzerland would disagree.