Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Australia Trip: Key Details Revealed
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began a week-long Australia visit on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The couple will carry out engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney through April 19.
Purpose and funding
Their office said the trip focuses on mental health, community resilience, and support for veterans and families. Organizers invited them, and the visit is privately funded.
Their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, are not expected to join. The Sussexes last toured Australia in October 2018.
Itinerary highlights
Below are the main events scheduled for the week. Activities include hospital visits, veterans’ ceremonies, and mental health initiatives.
Tuesday, April 14 — Melbourne
The day begins with a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Meghan will also make a solo visit to a women’s shelter.
In the evening, the couple will meet veteran families at the Australian National Veterans’ Art Museum.
Wednesday, April 15 — Melbourne and Canberra
Harry will start the morning with Movember at the Western Bulldogs headquarters. Later he will travel to Canberra for commemorative events.
In Canberra, they will visit the Australian War Memorial and meet Indigenous veterans. Harry will attend an Invictus Australia reception and the Last Post Ceremony.
Thursday, April 16 — Melbourne
The Sussexes will join the Scar Tree Walk, led by the Koorie Heritage Trust. They will then appear at a batyr mental health event at Swinburne University.
They will close the day by attending the InterEdge Summit in the evening.
Friday, April 17 — Sydney
Harry and Meghan will take part in an Invictus Australia sailing on Sydney Harbour. They will attend the NSW Waratahs versus Moana Pasifika rugby match that evening.
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19 — Sydney
Meghan will participate in a Her Best Life podcast community retreat at the InterContinental Coogee Beach. The podcast describes an in-person conversation with Meghan during the event.
The retreat was not listed on the official itinerary released by the couple’s office.
Context and past reflections
Harry reflected on the couple’s 2018 Pacific tour in his memoir, Spare. He wrote about the public reaction to Meghan and about his concerns during that tour.
The new visit revisits themes from past trips and emphasises mental health and veterans’ support. The schedule mixes public ceremonies with charitable engagements.
Reporting
This coverage draws on the Sussex office itinerary and event organisers’ notes. Filmogaz.com reporter Emily Burack contributed reporting and background information.
