Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Channel Princess Diana In Australia After 40 Years

Prince Harry and Meghan move to mirror the late Princess's works by stepping into her shoes in charity and humanitarian works. The Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Channel Princess Diana In Australia After 40 Years first appeared on The Blast

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s visit to Australia drives home a Princess Diana historical moment.

The couple moves to bring the late Princess’ past works into their present by stepping into her shoes in charity and humanitarian works. This is not the first time the ousted royals have been doing things in the late princess’s honor, as they have made several trips out of the continent and given their voice to help many.

Driven by a goal to advocate for the mental well-being of the younger generation, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were recognized with the Humanitarians of the Year award in 2025.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Kick Start Australian Trip In Memory Of Princess Diana

History comes to life once again as Harry and Meghan make a special stop during their Australian trip. The couple made their way ti the Royal Children’s Hospital after landing in Melbourne early on Tuesday morning. Walking in the same halls his mother had years ago, Prince Harry and Meghan held hands, wearing bright smiles as they strolled into the hospital.

The couple was met with crowds of employees, healthcare providers, patients, and their families as they walked through the hospital halls. Many stopped to greet and speak to them, while some requested selfies. These moments hold a soft spot in many hearts as Harry’s parents, Princess Diana, and now-King Charles also visited the hospital in October 1985. The pair also bonded with patients at the medical facility during their 13-day tour, forty years ago.

Photos uploaded to Page Six show Meghan and Harry rocking their simple but eye-catching outfits as they posed for pictures and interacted with the patients. Meghan was clad in a navy Karen Gee sleeveless dress paired with Dior pumps, while her husband wore a navy blue suit, a white button-up, and black shoes.

The Sussexes’ Visit Put Smiles On The Faces Of Many

Prince Harry had previously shared his expectations for the Australian trip with news outlets. He shared that he was looking forward to experiencing “everything.” Professor Christine Kilpatrick AO (Officer of the Order of Australia), who serves as Board Chair of The Royal Children’s Hospital, also spoke to news outlets and shared her input about the couple’s visit.

She described it as a success, noting that so many patients were filled with joy upon their arrival. “Look around, and you can see the crowds of people, the smiles on their faces, and what it means to them. Everyone is absolutely delighted,” Kilpatrick happily shared. She further added, “You can’t measure the morale boost, but it is palpable,” before explaining that most of the patients at the Royal Children’s Hospital have been there for a while.

Hence, having Meghan and Harry visit is a wonderful and joyous experience for them. Harry and Meghan made other stops in the city after they visited the hospital.  They met with veteran families at the Australian National Veterans’ Art Museum later in the evening. Meghan also stopped by at the Homeless Services for Women Center, where she put on an apron and served food to users.

What Is The General Public’s Opinion Concerning The Couple’s Trip To Australia?

Meghan and Harry visited Australia last in 2018 as part of their Royal tour, two years before they stepped down from their Royal office. Since dropping their roles in the royal family,  they have been involved in many personal projects, humanitarian works, and Meghan has recently gone back to rebuild her career as an actress. The BBC asked a few Australians about their thoughts on the ousted royals’ visit, and only one of five people knew that Meghan and Harry were coming into the country. 

Some Australians revealed that they didn’t know the purpose of their visit and didn’t even know they had visited the nation in 2018. Speaking about their personal views on the couple, Deanne Cobb, who was interviewed, said she felt “sorry” for the parents of two, highlighting that they are often criticized as they strive to live simple lives. The Blast reported that Francesca echoed similar sentiments, saying she feels sorry that they “left” the royal family, but thinks “they went about it the wrong way.”

However, Andrew Bridge, who was also interviewed, shared a different line of thought. He stressed that the couple was his least favorite in the royal house as they were all about “self-promotion.” Bridge then urged that the Duke and Duchess seek to resolve their issues with the Royal family and “do more for the general public.”

How The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Previously Channeled Princess Diana 

With their previous humanitarian and charity projects, Meghan and Harry have taken up similar paths to those of the late princess. Last year, the Duke made a trip to Angola to support Halo Trust’s landmine-clearing work, which his mother had done nearly three decades earlier.

He stood strongly for the Anti-Landmine Act, supporting Angola’s vision to remove all landmines by 2025. The Halo Trust has removed about 123,000 mines in Angola since 1994. In turn, they have helped convert the dangerous fields into productive farmland and safe homes.

Princess Diana had also walked through a minefield while wearing the Halo gear in 1997. The couple also partnered with the World Health Organization, focusing on global mental health support. The Blast detailed that the parents of two recently also visited a Syrian refugee camp to support the displaced Syrians affected by war and diseases.

Prince Harry’s Wife Reportedly Loses Face In Hollywood 

The “Suits” actress recently announced her return to acting after stepping back from the industry for almost a decade. Reports now show that her Australian trip comes just after she hit a setback in her career. According to the swirling whispers, the legal drama star has been dropped by her talent agency, William Morris Endeavor (WME).

Meghan signed with the agency that represents other industry stars like Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson, and Vin Diesel in 2023. This is not the first time speculations have made waves that WME and Meghan are no longer teamed up to represent her interests in the entertainment industry. The Blast reported that last year, both parties sought to put the rumors to rest, denying any formal split. 

An industry insider claims that if WME were still actively representing the mom of two, her brand deal with Netflix would not have gone south. With the speculations coming to light yet again, many wonder where Megan stands in Hollywood amid her comeback.

What will Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do next to continue Princess Diana’s legacy?

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