Harry & Meghan's Aussie Visit: Paid Speeches & Mixed Reactions

0:00On March 12, Prince Harry and Meghan are set to visit Australia in mid-April. Their first trip there since the enthusiastic crowds of their 20. 18 Royal Tour. This time, they're focusing on private business and charity events, including paid speaking appearances that highlight a shift from their high profile. Media deals. Meghan will headline a women's retreat in Sydney on April 17, called Her Best Life, with VIP tickets priced at 1,700, 5 pounds. That includes two nights in a twin bed hotel room, plus perks like a group photo and front row seats at a Gallaudinner with yoga and wellness. Activities. Meanwhile, Harry is speaking at a workplace mental health summit in Melbourne on April 15 and 16. Tickets start at 1,053 pounds and go up to more than 9,000 pounds for a platinum table seating 8 alongside speakers, like tennis star Jelena Dockich. Reactions have been mixed with some comparing Meghan's event to appearances by Sarah Ferguson,

1:01the former Duchess of York. Public opinion toward the couple has dropped sharply since their criticisms of the Royal family in projects like Harry's memoir and their Netflix series. These gates come after major deals with Netflix and Spotify fell through, marking a change from their post-Royal expectations. Organizers praise their advocacy work, but insiders note it's a step down from bigger platforms as the couple continues building their independent path.