Prince Harry and Meghan ‘making their own rules’ as they face obstacle | Royal | News
Queen Elizabeth II When Elizabeth made the decision public, Harry and Meghan released a statement, saying, “We can all live a life of service. Service is universal.” Finally, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent four days in Australia. They held engagements reminiscent of an official royal tour, from hospital visits to memorial moments, and adopted an independent, income-generating model behind their visits.
Commenting on the matter, royal writer Valentine Low said: “The monarchy must be above politics and commercial imperatives. This is exactly what the late Queen wanted to avoid.”
As reported People Magazine, a source close to Harry, said: “The idea that he is going against the Queen’s wishes by being half in, half out is nonsense. None of this is being done in the name of the institution.”
Along with moments of service on their trip to Australia, Harry and Meghan also focused on business activities. Harry gave a ticketed keynote speech at Melbourne’s InterEdge Summit, where seats initially reached thousands, and Meghan made a surprise appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia and a paid appearance at a women’s retreat.
According to People Magazine, Bedell Smith said: “It was shocking to see her go to the hospital and then sell the clothes she was wearing. I’ve never seen anyone in the Royal Family do that. I can’t imagine that going well for the palace.”
During their visit, Harry and Markle met with veterans’ families at the Australian National Veterans Art Museum and served meals at the Women’s Homeless Services Centre.
They completed their tour after visiting Canberra and Sydney. The couple last visited Australia during the royal tour in 2018.
The only information about the business side of the trip for the Sussexes came at the end of the five-page pre-tour briefing.
He said: “As with many visits of this nature, a small number of private engagements are also included to support wider commercial, charitable and community objectives.”
