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King Charles Marks 40 Years Since Uluru Handback With Aṉangu at Australia House

The commemoration emphasized Aṉangu custodianship under the park’s 99-year joint-management lease.

Overview

  • At London’s Australia House, the King met nine Aṉangu Traditional Owners and watched a traditional dance and song performance.
  • Some of the visiting representatives were in the United Kingdom for the first time, according to event coverage.
  • Charles presented a decorative plate to the Aṉangu community, with the gift reported as the work of Scottish potters Fitch & McAndrew.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed a video message praising the 1985 handback as a milestone in Aboriginal land rights.
  • Title to Uluru-Kata Tjuṯa was returned on October 26, 1985, with Aṉangu leasing the park back for 99 years under a joint management arrangement; on‑country anniversary celebrations are planned for October 25 at Talinguṟu Nyakunytjaku.