Independent senator Lidia Thorpe recently claimed she pledged Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs' and not 'heirs' when she recited her parliamentary oath.

Thorpe has been accused of violating her pledge to the monarchy after she shouted at King Charles during his Parliament House visit on Monday.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this raises questions about Thorpe's legitimacy as a senator. 

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Independent senator Lidia Thorpe recently claimed she pledged Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs' and not 'heirs' when she recited her parliamentary oath.
Thorpe has been accused of violating her pledge to the monarchy after she shouted at King Charles during his Parliament House visit on Monday.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this raises questions about Thorpe's legitimacy as a senator.&nbsp;
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Senator Lidia Thorpe reportedly pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs'

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