Just when it seemed the drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had reached its peak, along came the Royal tour of Australia, spotlighting King Charles and Queen Camilla’s popularity Down Under. The tour was met with overwhelming enthusiasm, casting the Sussexes in a less favorable light, almost like “a pair of clowns who forgot the act.”
Once upon a time, Harry and Meghan were considered the fresh faces of royal entertainment, but the Australian public's reaction suggests they’re now much more drawn to the core members of the Royal Family. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, an impressive crowd of 10,000 fans gathered in Sydney, creating scenes reminiscent of a rock concert as they clamored for a glimpse of King Charles and Queen Camilla. This fanfare contrasted sharply with the lukewarm reception Harry and Meghan received during their 2018 tour, leaving many to question if Meghan ever expected her Hollywood credentials to build a royal fanbase.
The fans in Australia weren’t there for Meghan—they were there for the monarchy, an institution with centuries of history that continues to captivate. Meanwhile, Meghan seems focused on tarnishing the monarchy's image after feeling denied her perceived place at the center of it all. As Tom Bower’s book *Revenge* describes, the Sussexes' Australian tour was marked by tension. A former aide, Samantha Cohen, reportedly revealed that a replacement had to step in halfway through the tour. In another account, Valentine Low reports that Meghan allegedly exclaimed, *"I can’t believe I’m not being paid for this!"*
One of the most talked-about incidents involves an alleged altercation between Meghan and Lady Cosgrove, the wife of Australia’s Governor-General. When Meghan’s request to stay at Admiralty House—akin to the White House in Australia—was denied, she reportedly had a dramatic reaction. Rumor has it she shouted, *"Don’t you know who I am?"* as if her royal status granted her authority over the residence. And the demands didn’t stop there. Meghan is said to have thrown a fit when kitchen staff at Admiralty House were asked to make banana bread, a request that seemingly sparked even more tension.
Additional stories reveal that Meghan allegedly insisted on participating in the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, despite being advised against it due to pregnancy-related health restrictions. When she couldn’t participate, she was replaced by the Australian Prime Minister. The tour's strain reportedly affected the couple’s relationship, with rumors circulating that Harry and Meghan argued throughout the trip and even slept in separate rooms. Some sources suggest Harry had to apologize to officials for his wife's behavior.
In another anecdote, Meghan allegedly declined to wear Akubra hats, a traditional Australian gift from the Governor-General, because they were made from rabbit pelts—though she continued to wear leather shoes. Further rumors claim that Meghan reportedly treated the Admiralty House staff poorly, showing kindness only to those who were more attractive. This behavior reportedly escalated until Lady Cosgrove intervened, at which point Meghan allegedly told her to *"eff off,"* overstepping her role as a guest.
Against the backdrop of King Charles and Queen Camilla’s warm reception, it’s evident that Harry and Meghan’s attempt to navigate their roles as royals may be unraveling under the weight of ongoing drama.
