Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested
The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
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Notable Quotes
"If they think it's gone well, it's because nothing has gone wrong."
— Giselle Bastin , Academic
"He just said, 'Oh my gosh' and then he gave me a big hug."
— Michelle Haywood , Other
"The primary way to measure the success of the visit is whether it helped their brand."
— Lauren Rosewarne , Academic
"I can’t believe I’m not getting paid for this."
— Meghan , Celebrity
"'very uneasy' about the way Harry and Meghan have blurred the lines between what is and isn’t official royal work."
— King Charles , Celebrity
"'They are not accountable to anyone - they do what they want, when they want.'"
— King Charles , Celebrity
"Certainly, I felt a disconnection because my wife was the one creating life and I was there to witness it."
— Prince Harry , Celebrity
"The fact they have chosen Australia as the place to do this activity, it does reflect that way that Australia could add to their brand."
— Cindy McCreery , Academic
Key People
Cindy McCreery is a history professor and monarchy expert at the University of Sydney.
Duncan Larcombe is a royal biographer known for his insights into the British royal family.
Giselle Bastin is an associate professor and royals researcher at Flinders University.
Prince Harry is a member of the British royal family.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph West is an Indigenous veteran.
King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom.
Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne is a faculty member at the University of Melbourne specializing in social and political sciences.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is an American former actress and a member of the British royal family.
Meghan Markle is an American actress and the wife of Prince Harry.
Michelle Haywood is the daughter of Daphne Dunne, a servicewoman and war widow.
Prince Harry is the Duke of Sussex and a member of the British royal family.
Prince William is the eldest son of King Charles III and second in line to the British throne.
Former Queen of the United Kingdom and mother of King Charles III.
Sir David Beckham is a former professional footballer and co-owner of Inter Miami CF.
Tom Bower is a biographer known for his works on public figures.
Valentine Low is an author known for his commentary on royal affairs.
Zac Seidler is the global director of research at the Movember Institute of Men's Health.
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The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.
An analysis of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent Australian visit, questioning whether it was a commercial venture or an attempt to emulate royal duties.
A comparison of the Sussexes' current Australian visit to their previous royal tours, highlighting similarities and public reactions.
A firsthand account of the Sussexes' latest Australian visit, noting the contrast to their 2018 tour and the public's reception.
Reports on King Charles's concerns over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent engagements resembling official royal duties.
An exploration of the Sussexes' Australian visit as a commercial experiment, contrasting it with their previous royal tours.
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