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Australia PM in ‘time warp’ as British royal knighted


Sydney (AFP) – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott marked his country’s national day Monday by honouring Britain’s Prince Philip with a knighthood, sparking criticism from the opposition of being in a “time warp”.Abbott said Queen Elizabeth II had accepted his recommendation that her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, be awarded the nation’s highest honour as a Knight of the Order of Australia.”This honour recognises the contribution of the Duke of Edinburgh to Australia throughout the Queen’s sixty-two year reign,” the conservative leader and keen monarchist said in a statement.”Prince Philip’s long life of service and dedication should be honoured by …read more

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