Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for four-day tour
There are questions over whether local taxpayers are picking up any of the bill for policing the visit.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest you’ll likely find about Prince Harry and Meghan’s Australia visit:
- They arrived in Melbourne on April 13–14, 2026, kicking off a four-day trip focused on private engagements, charity work, and appearances tied to Invictus Australia, mental health, and veterans’ issues. Press coverage highlighted a low-key, privately funded visit with some security costs discussed publicly, drawing mixed responses from Australians.[2][3][5][7]
- Their itinerary included stops at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital, a women’s domestic-violence shelter, and the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, with additional activities around Invictus Australia in Sydney, such as sailing events and rugby—and a keynote at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne.[1][3][7]
- Coverage noted the trip is not an official royal tour, but policing and security arrangements involve some local resources; this has sparked ongoing public debate about who bears the cost.[7][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent articles from major outlets and summarize any new developments (e.g., dates, engagements, or statements from their office) with citations.