Harry & Meghan's Aussie Tour: Unofficial Royals Spark Debate

0:00On April 17, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle just finished a four-day swing through Australia, touching down in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney. It had all the vibes of a classic royal tour, big crowds, hospital visits, summits. But remember, they left their working royal rolls back in 20. 20, so no public funds or official stamps here. They're out there on their own dime now, blending charity stops with business moves, and that set up always lights a fire in places like Australia, where King Charles holds the head of state spot. The palace made it clear back then, no half in, half out deal. Reactions split hard. Media outlets slammed it as a money grab or relevance chase, but on the streets fans packed in, praising their kindness at the burst. Royal children's hospital and real talk at a mental health event, organizers called it grounding and human. No solid proof of fat appearance fees. Those rumors got debunked quick. Meghan did spotlight her investment in an AI fashion site, selling tour outfits there,

1:03and her side gig at a pricey girls podcast weekend stayed off. Their main charity list. Local bigwigs like the Governor General and Prime Minister kept stone silent, no nods their way. Leads the door open for when Charles or William hit town officially, but right now, this unofficial way from the King's second son keeps the convo, buzzing down under. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI powered updates. I'm Corey with the story.