CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister on Wednesday promised to consult more widely before bestowing knighthoods in the future as he weathered an avalanche of criticisms over his decision to make the husband of Queen Elizabeth II an Australian knight.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s announcement that the Duke of Edinburgh would be awarded Australia’s highest honor on Australia’s national holiday on Monday, prompting some to question the wisdom of knighting a British royal on a day meant to commemorate Australians.
The most stinging criticisms have come from within the conservative government’s ranks, with some lawmakers questioning Abbott’s political judgment and whether …read more
Source: KXAN
