Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s first tour Down Under in eight years has finally come to an end.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived on Tuesday, April 14, and took part in philanthropic engagements until Friday, April 17.
It was not a royal tour, but followed in the footsteps of Harry and Meghan’s other foreign visits in recent years, since they stepped down as senior royals in 2018.
However, they still made plenty of public outings, visiting the Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital, the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum and a women’s homeless shelter.
They packed it all in, stopping off in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, before Meghan made a VIP appearance at a retreat over the weekend.
The trip might be over, but you can still catch all the best moments from the tour below…
All the best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2026 Australia Tour
April 17, 2026
Harry and Meghan were sweetly gifted thongs reading “G’Day Harry” and “G’Day Megs” while meeting fans at the Sydney Opera House.
They were mobbed by huge crowds of eager fans as they visited the Sydney landmark for the first time in seven years, closing out their joint engagements.
See New Idea‘s exclusive footage from the day out here.
April 17, 2026
Harry and Meghan appeared happier than ever as they greeted members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club.
It marked their final day of royal engagements together during their four-day visit Down Under.
April 16, 2026
Meghan and Harry smiled and took more selfies with fans while taking part in the Scar Tree Walk on the third day of their royal tour.
Meghan sported a “Mama” T-shirt from Alliance of Moms, a non-profit organisation supporting teenage parents in the foster system.
The charity was founded by Meghan’s close friend, Kelly McKee Zajfen, and the Duchess often wears their clothing to raise awareness.
April 16, 2026
During the Scar Tree Walk, Harry was seen talking sweetly to three-year-old Heidi and her father, Rohan Davies.
The walk is a journey connecting the traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures of the Kulin Nation.
April 15, 2026
Harry posed for a smiling selfie with Aussie radio host Michael “Wippa” Wipfli, while attending the Nexus Summit in Melbourne.
Michael’s wife, Lisa, gushed about the meeting, “It was such an honour to meet Prince Harry and Meghan. They were so kind, warm and authentic.”
Harry and Meghan attended as part of their work advancing digital protection for children. They previously backed Australia’s decision to ban social media for under-16s.
April 15, 2026
Harry was photographed by the Pool of Reflection during a visit to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
He later gave a speech at the Invictus Reception, in which he praised the impact of Invictus in Australia.
“Since the Invictus Games in Sydney in 2018, Australia hasn’t just carried the torch, you’ve raised the
standard,” he said.
“What began as a moment in time with the Invictus Games has grown into continued, sustained support for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans here in Australia.
“It is truly remarkable that your tireless efforts have already impacted close to 30,000 veterans and families with programs and initiatives.”
April 15, 2026
Harry was keen to show off his skills as he joined in with the Western Bulldogs AFL’s training session on the second day of the tour.
He made a surprise appearance at the Mission Whitten Oval as part of an event for Movember, a men’s mental health charity.
April 14, 2026
Meghan appeared in excellent spirits as she got stuck into making models with army veterans and their families at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum.
She supported local talent as she sported an outfit by Australian fashion label St Agni for the visit.
April 14, 2026
Harry and Meghan put on a very loved-up display as they arrived holding hands at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum.
The couple appeared at ease as they smiled and waved at the crowds.
April 14, 2026
Meghan’s first solo visit of the trip was to the McAuley shelter in Footscray.
There, she met with homeless women and victims of family violence before serving them lunch.
She notably paid tribute to her late mother-in-law, wearing Princess Diana’s favourite Cartier watch, which she was gifted by Prince Harry.
April 14, 2026
Harry and Meghan stopped to greet and take selfies with patients at the Royal Children’s Hospital during their visit.
They were greeted by huge crowds of excited fans upon their arrival at the hospital.
April 14, 2026
They couldn’t stop smiling as they kindly took selfies with patients and family members at the hospital.
It is not their first visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital, as they previously stopped off on their 2018 royal tour Down Under.
April 14, 2026
Harry and Meghan kicked off their Australian tour with a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
They were welcomed by hundreds of children, parents and staff as they walked hand-in-hand into the hospital.
When asked about what he was most looking forward to about his trip Down Under, Harry told a patient, “Everything!”
Their visit to the hospital also held an extra special meaning, as Harry’s parents, King Charles and Princess Diana, visited in October 1985.
They visited patients at the pediatric care hub on their 13-day tour of Australia, while Queen Elizabeth had also previously visited.
What did Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do in Australia?
The couple spent time in Sydney and Melbourne when they visited Australia for a four-day tour.
From April 14-17, Meghan and Harry took part in joint philanthropic and charitable engagements.
They visited hospitals, homeless shelters and various charities across the two cities during the four days.
They also attended the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne, where Harry was a keynote speaker.
The two-day summit took place from April 15-16, and tickets were priced at $997 to attend in person, or $498 to watch virtually.
Other speakers at the event included Hugh van Cuylenburg and Jelena Dokic, and all proceeds went to Lifeline Naarm.
On the weekend of April 17-19, Meghan remained in Sydney to attend a “girls weekend like no other” with Jackie O Henderson and Gemma O’Neill’s Her Best Life podcast.
It was a private engagement, which Meghan attended by herself, separate from the main programme of their public-facing visits, much like her MasterChef filming.
Meghan spoke at an in-conversation event before attending a gala dinner at the InterContinental Hotel at Coogee Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Tickets to attend the event with the 44-year-old were priced at $2699. The VIP experience, which included a seat at the front two tables at the gala dinner and a group table photo with Meghan, cost $3199 per person.
On their last visit to Australia in 2018, Harry and Meghan were newlyweds and working royals, whereas they are now travelling as private citizens.
Have Archie and Lilbet joined Harry and Meghan in Australia?
Meghan and Harry did not bring their two children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, to Australia.
Meghan was pregnant when Harry and Meghan last visited Australia in 2018.
The couple actually confirmed that Meghan was pregnant with their first child just hours after first touching down in Sydney, and she welcomed Archie in May 2019.
Is Meghan bringing As Ever to Australia?
Their trip prompted rumours that Meghan is planning to bring her lifestyle brand As Ever to Australia.
Meghan has already registered 12 trademarks in Australia for As Ever, in an apparent sign she is planning to bring the brand Down Under.
According to Hello!, Meghan filed with the Australian Government’s intellectual property office in September 2024, with her application being approved in June 2025.
The filings are thought to cover products such as skincare, candles, gardening, clothing, jewellery, homeware and gardening products.
As Ever is currently only sold in the US and online, and Meghan’s spokesperson told ITV News that there hasn’t been any decision about an Australian expansion, despite the filings.
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