Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially begun their four-day visit to Australia, touching down in Melbourne on Tuesday. The couple's itinerary includes stops in Canberra and Sydney for private, business, and philanthropic engagements.
Their first engagement was at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, where they were greeted by a large crowd. The Duke and Duchess paused to speak with patients, families, and staff, and posed for photos. The upper-floor walkways were packed with onlookers as the couple shook hands with well-wishers.
The Duchess also visited a women's refuge in Melbourne, where she put on an apron and served frittata to residents. After serving several people, she asked, 'Is anyone else hungry?' Later, the couple attended the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, meeting veterans and their families and participating in a pottery class.
The official tour programme concludes on Friday evening with a rugby match in Sydney. On Saturday, Meghan will hold an 'in-person conversation' at a wellness retreat in a five-star Sydney beachside hotel. This is the couple's first visit to Australia since their 2018 royal tour and their first since stepping back from senior royal duties in 2020.
