Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to embark on a trip to Australia, starting tomorrow, with scheduled visits to Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney for a mix of charitable and commercial commitments. The royal couple’s itinerary will focus on mental health, community resilience, and support for veterans and their families, in addition to private meetings and special projects. Notably, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are not expected to accompany them on this journey.
Although the visit is privately funded, there will be no public walkabouts as part of the tour, citing security concerns and the associated costs of maintaining public order as primary considerations. A petition on Change.org has garnered over 45,000 signatures, urging against the use of taxpayer funds or official support for this private visit by Harry and Meghan.
Law enforcement agencies, including the New South Wales Police Force and Victoria Police, are gearing up to ensure public safety during the royal visit. The itinerary includes engagements with various organizations focusing on youth services, women’s support, mental health, and veterans’ initiatives. The trip will culminate with attendance at a rugby match in Sydney, along with private commercial commitments separate from public appearances.
Meghan will participate in a high-profile interview at a women’s retreat in Sydney, while Harry is slated to speak at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne. These engagements emphasize the couple’s ongoing dedication to mental health advocacy, armed forces support, and the importance of fostering connections to drive positive change.
Reflecting on their previous royal tour to Australia in 2018 during Meghan’s pregnancy with Prince Archie, Harry acknowledged the challenges of public scrutiny and media portrayal post-tour. The monarch of Australia, Prince Charles, and Queen Camilla also had a notable visit to the country in 2024, engaging with local communities and attending public events.
The upcoming trip underscores Harry and Meghan’s commitment to their philanthropic causes and their shared values of community engagement and positive impact.
