CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 28 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

DAVID SPEERS, HOST: Prime Minister, welcome.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you, David.

SPEERS: How was lunch with the King?

PRIME MINISTER: It was splendid. He is someone who is very interested in Australia, interested in the affairs of the world, and it's always a pleasure to talk with His Majesty. I've got to develop a relationship with him over recent years, and he was a very gracious host. I regarded it as a great personal honour to receive the invitation to Balmoral Castle. A personal honour, but really an honour for Australia as well.

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