King Charles III is also the Australian head of state. Thank you for the entertainment that goes with it. But otherwise? There really is no reason why we should swear allegiance to a Briton with inherited privileges. Actually.
Garry Disher, 73, is a writer based in Victoria, Australia. In Germany he is best known for his crime novels, which are published by Unionsverlag. Translated from the English by Peter Torberg.