Liam Warriner, a 22-year-old from Sydney, was arrested by police and charged with offences related to wilful exposure and public nuisance after he allegedly exposed his bottom while the Queen and Duke were traveling from Brisbane Airport to a wharf, where they commenced their river journey through the flood-affected city.
Following his release on bail, Liam mentioned that he pulled down his pants when the Queen waved at him, revealing an Australian flag positioned between his bare backside.
The shipping container worker stated that it was a dare from his colleagues that prompted him to do it.
In a conversation with a newspaper reporter, he proclaimed, “I mooned the Queen.”
“Everyone has seen someone’s butt; it’s a common sight. It appears on TV and in movies all the time, and it’s generally accepted in PG-rated content these days, yet it’s deemed an offence against the Queen.”
On Friday, Liam is scheduled to appear before local magistrates.
Regardless of the incident, the Queen was warmly welcomed in Brisbane, where she commended the “resilience and courage” of Australians who faced the severe floods earlier this year.
