SYDNEY: Prince Charles has rejected a cheeky invitation from republicans Down Under to explain why he rather than an Australian should be their next head of state once the Queen dies or steps down, they said on Wednesday.

The Australian Republican Movement officially asked the heir to the British throne to address a "friendly and respectful" audience during his visit to the country in April for the Commonwealth Games.

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