Harry & Meghan's Aussie Visit: Charity, Causes, and Controversy

0:00Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, kicked off their Australia trip today in Melbourne, hitting up the Royal Children's Hospital. First, it's their first visit down under since 2018, back when they were fresh off their wedding and still full-time royals. This time, it's unofficial, but packed with charity stops on mental health, veterans and indigenous issues. They'll bounce between Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney all week. Harry's linking up with November at a footy oval, chatting with indigenous vets at the war memorial and pushing his Invictus games for wounded. Warriors. Meghan's got a solo gig at a shelter for women facing family violence. The vibe feels royal, but there's a twist with ticketed events, like Harry's conference speech and Meghan's wellness summit at Kugi Beach. Their team calls these side hustles to fund bigger goals, separate from the free public stuff. Folks are buzzing less than last time. Royal watcher Giselle Bastin says, Aussies who love them before might side eye the money-making angle now.

1:02Their popularity's tanked since they ditched royal duties, moved to California and aired family gripes in the media. UK polls show only about one in three-view, Harry positively, even less for Meghan. With King Charles heading stateside soon, tabloids are ripping into this as bad timing. Still, the couples doubling down on, on causes that matter to them, blending heart with hustle. That wrap sending news today brought to you with AI.