During the trip, Meghan made a guest appearance on the TV show MasterChef Australia and later joined an exclusive lifestyle gathering where attendees reportedly paid significant amounts for the opportunity to meet her in person.
According to reports, several royal insiders described the visit as “highly inappropriate” and compared it to carefully managed “royal-tour choreography,” suggesting the public-facing events appeared overly staged.
The criticism intensified after claims surfaced that Meghan was pleased with the financial success tied to the appearances, despite growing backlash over the overlap between charitable engagements and commercial ventures.
Sources suggest Meghan views the income generated from the tour as a smart business achievement and evidence of her ambitious mindset. However, another insider claimed the increasing focus on monetization has made Harry uncomfortable.
One source reportedly questioned the optics of vulnerable and seriously ill children greeting the couple because of their royal connection, only for promotional content tied to Meghan’s public image and fashion choices to follow shortly afterward.
The insider added that such behavior would have been unimaginable during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, arguing that traditional royal values placed a stronger emphasis on dignity, service, and compassion over commercial opportunities.
