Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are all set for their Australia trip. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to visit the continent in mid-April. Their tour will reportedly include private, business, and philanthropic activities. Now, a royal expert has given a negative reaction to the couple’s upcoming retreat.
Expert thinks now is not the time for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Australia tour
According to royal expert Chris Riches, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Australia trip won’t be joyful. The expert told Mirror that the Sussexes are “heading into the hornets’ nest — covered in sticky honey,” with their trip. “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle think they will get a red carpet as ‘welcomed Royals’ when they arrive Down Under but they could be heading into the hornets’ nest – covered in sticky honey,” the journalist . He further added, “If ever there was a time for one of their faux-Royals to jet into a country that’s expressed the desire to axe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the Line of Succession, it’s not now.” The expert also said that the royal family has faced a low opinion following ex-Prince Andrew’s alleged arrest.
Riches wrote for the Express, “Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese has told Sir Keir Starmer his government would back plans to remove Andrew from the line of royal succession where he currently sits eighth in line to be King.” The pair, “scarpered off to California and bad-mouthed anyone that would help sell some books and Netflix subscriptions.” He also shared that Markle and Harry , “fed the US’s royal obsession.” This, includes, “celebrity, drama, our monarchy’s centuries-long stability, America’s fairytale love of heroic kings.” Moreover, there is, “dashing princes and pure princesses — plus our countries’ unique, shared history.”
PR expert Mayah Riaz also told Mirror how Markle’s luxurious girls weekend in Australia can create problems for Harry. This includes expensive tickets with the upgraded option costing more due to additional perks. As such, critics question how the Sussexes will meet regular supporters. Riaz explained, “Well, this is where perception becomes a problem. At a time when they’re facing criticism around relatability and authenticity, attaching her name to a high-ticket, exclusive event feels totally tone deaf.”
