Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce Australia Visit, Marking Their Return to the Continent After More Than 7 Years
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have several engagements in Australia scheduled for April, a spokesperson confirmed
people.comHere’s the latest you’ll likely find about Prince Harry and Meghan’s Australia visit:
- They arrived in Melbourne on April 13–14, 2026, kicking off a four-day trip focused on private engagements, charity work, and appearances tied to Invictus Australia, mental health, and veterans’ issues. Press coverage highlighted a low-key, privately funded visit with some security costs discussed publicly, drawing mixed responses from Australians.[2][3][5][7]
- Their itinerary included stops at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, a women’s domestic-violence shelter, and the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, with additional activities around Invictus Australia in Sydney, such as sailing events and rugby—and a keynote at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne.[1][3][7]
- Coverage noted the trip is not an official royal tour, but policing and security arrangements involve some local resources; this has sparked ongoing public debate about who bears the cost.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles from major outlets and summarize any new developments (e.g., dates, engagements, or statements from their office) with citations.