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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Visit Australia in April
The royal couple plans to take part in private, business, and philanthropic engagements during their trip.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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More than seven years after their last visit to Australia as working members of the royal family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially heading back Down Under in mid-April. The couple will participate in a number of private, business, and philanthropic engagements during their trip, though further details are still to be shared.
Why it matters
Harry and Meghan's last trip to Australia in 2018 was a major success and garnered significant international coverage. However, less than 18 months later, they quit official royal duties and relocated to the US to forge a new life. This upcoming visit marks another milestone in the couple's post-royal journey as they continue to build their own brand and philanthropic initiatives.
The details
While their previous trip to Australia was in an official capacity, this time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be traveling as private citizens. It's rumored that during their visit, Meghan may appear as a guest on the 'Her Best Life' podcast and potentially speak at an upcoming 'Besties' event, similar to previous VIP speaker Gwyneth Paltrow. Harry's plans are expected to involve Australia's armed forces or veterans' community, given his strong connections to both.
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Australia in mid-April 2026.
- Harry previously spent a month 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 from previous visits.
Meghan Markle
The Duchess of Sussex, who is rumored to appear as a guest on the 'Her Best Life' podcast and potentially speak at a 'Besties' event during the trip.
Jackie 'O' Henderson
The co-host of the 'Her Best Life' podcast, which Meghan is rumored to appear on as a guest.
Gemma O'Neill
The co-host of the 'Her Best Life' podcast, which Meghan is rumored to appear on as a guest.
Gwyneth Paltrow
The actress who previously appeared as a VIP speaker at a 'Besties' event, which Meghan is rumored to potentially participate in.
What’s next
Further details about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's itinerary in Australia are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Harry and Meghan's upcoming visit to Australia marks another milestone in their post-royal journey as they continue to build their own brand and philanthropic initiatives, seven and a half years after their last official tour of the country as working members of the royal family.
