Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Visit Australia for Private, Business, and Philanthropic Engagements

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to travel to Sydney and Melbourne next month, marking their first visit to Australia since 2018.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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More than seven years after their last official tour of Australia, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to visit the country again in mid-April. The couple will take part in a number of private, business, and philanthropic engagements during their trip, though details of their itinerary are still to be confirmed. It's rumored that Meghan may appear as a guest on the 'Her Best Life' podcast and at an upcoming 'Besties' event while in Australia.

Why it matters

Harry and Meghan's previous tour of Australia in 2018 was a major success and garnered significant international coverage. However, their lives have undergone a dramatic transformation since then, with the couple quitting royal duties and relocating to the US. This upcoming visit represents an opportunity for the Sussexes to rebound from recent setbacks, such as the reported split between Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix.

The details

While their last trip to Australia was in an official capacity as working members of the royal family, this time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be traveling as private citizens. It's understood that Harry's plans will likely involve Australia's armed forces or veterans' community, given his strong connections to both. Meghan is also rumored to be making a guest appearance on the 'Her Best Life' podcast and at a 'Besties' event during the visit.

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Australia in mid-April 2026.
  • Prince Harry previously spent a month living with the Australian Defense Force at an army barracks in Darwin in 2015.

The players

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex, who has strong connections to Australia's armed forces and veterans' community.

Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex, who is rumored to be making guest appearances on the 'Her Best Life' podcast and at a 'Besties' event during the Australia visit.

Jackie 'O' Henderson

The co-host of the 'Her Best Life' podcast, which Meghan is rumored to be a guest on.

Gemma O'Neill

The co-host of the 'Her Best Life' podcast, which Meghan is rumored to be a guest on.

Gwyneth Paltrow

A previous VIP speaker at a 'Besties' event, which Meghan is rumored to be a guest at.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

It's not yet known whether the Sussexes' children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will join them on the trip to Australia.

The takeaway

This upcoming visit to Australia represents an opportunity for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to rebound from recent setbacks, such as the reported split between Meghan's lifestyle brand and Netflix. The trip will allow them to reconnect with the country and its people, while also potentially expanding their business and philanthropic endeavors.