Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are in the spotlight as the Sussex pair reached Australia for their quasi-royal tour. Their visit includes commercial and charitable engagements. However, royal commentators claim that they might be criticised. Keep reading to know the reason.
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Quasi-Royal Tour Begins!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in Australia for a four-day quasi-royal visit. Their tour combines both charitable events and commercial engagements. The Sussex couple reached Melbourne on Tuesday. Earlier, their royal tour was in 2018.
Furthermore, unlike their previous visit, the current Australian tour is being undertaken privately after they stepped back from the royals in 2020.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also visit Canberra and Sydney. They will visit children’s hospitals, women’s homeless service, and military veterans’ events. The sources confirm that Prince Harry will attend engagements linked to veterans and mental health. He will also give the speech at the InterEdge Psychological Safety Summit in Melbourne.
Meanwhile, Meghan Markle will be a part of a wellness-focused event. The price for the summit tickets ranges from hundreds to more than two thousand Australian dollars. Sydney retreat is priced at A$3199. Meanwhile, the Sussex couple’s programme in Australia focuses on mental health, community and resilience. They will also be a part of private events to support broader, commercial and charitable objectives.
They Might Face A Backlash!
Elsewhere, their visit is different from a traditional royal tour. There are no public walkabouts. The trip is privately funded. Local police are expected to provide security. Meanwhile, royal researcher Giselle Bastin said that the inclusion of paid events marked a shift from the previous visits.
Furthermore, describing this as a quasi-royal tour when they have stepped back from the royal family might confuse the Windsors.
Afua Hagan, who is a British commentator, said that the couple will face backlash. If they don’t have commercial interests, then they are leeching off the royal family and the taxpayers. Meanwhile, their current tour will conclude later this week in Sydney. Thus, share your opinions about it in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more royal updates.