Queen against Charles as governor-general

By Megan Neil
Updated July 14 2020 - 2:46pm, first published 2:40pm
There was talk in 1976 about Prince Charles becoming governor-general, following the 1975 dismissal.
There was talk in 1976 about Prince Charles becoming governor-general, following the 1975 dismissal.

The Queen was not in favour of Prince Charles becoming Australia's governor-general, at least until he had "a lady by his side".