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Harry & Meghan's Aussie Hustle: Sob Stories & Business

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markles Australian tour, a blend of personal revelations and business ventures, sparked controversy. Meghan opened up about online bullying, while Harry discussed fatherhoods impact on his mental health. They monetized the trip, with Meghan guest-judging MasterChef and Harry drawing crowds. Media criticized their commercial approach, questioning their royal titles. Despite controversy, they visited charitable spots and showcased Meghans style, keeping the spotlight on their royal past.

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Harry & Meghan's Aussie Hustle: Sob Stories & Business

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Harry & Meghan's Aussie Hustle: Sob Stories & Business. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On April 17, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just wrapped a four-day trip to Australia where they opened up about heavy personal stuff. Meghan revealed she faced online bullying every day for 10 years, calling herself the most troll person on the planet. Harry shared how becoming a dad hit his mental health hard, leaving him curled up and overwhelmed that his wife carried their kids while he couldn't. They turned the visit into paid gigs, with audiences shelling out up to 350 pounds a ticket. Meghan landed a guest judge spot on the Australian MasterChef and Harry's appearances drew crowds too. Even her outfits got plugged on a shopping site, from tights at 40 pounds to jeans at 155 pounds with her earning from sales. Media outlets roasted them hard, comparing it to caching in on royal fame they claimed to hate. Harry's call it using Australia's goodwill, like an ATM, and questioned why Harry keeps his titles if he never wanted the royal life. No major protests, but headlines highlighted the commerce angle over charity.

They hit up spots like the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, and Harry later wreath at the Australian War Memorial looking sharp in his medals. As a vet, Meghan's style turned heads, all shoppable and chic, but some noted her awkward spatula hold at a shelter event. This tour shows their hustle to stay relevant post-Netflix deal, blending sob stories with business and a country-leaning Republican. They're trading on their royal past they bash, but it keeps the spotlight on for now.

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