Inside Prince Harry and Meghan's 'humbling' tour as they hit back at criticism

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan's 'humbling' tour as they hit back at criticism Prince Harry and Meghan have received a mixed reception since landing in Australia for their first tour since 2018, but this time around they have a very different agendaNewsEmma Mackenzie Features Writer19:49, 14 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesHarry and Meghan wave to patients, families and staff at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne(Image: JOEL CARRETT/EPA/Shutterstock)Prince Harry and Meghan have been 'overwhelmed' by their Australia trip so far.‌The couple's trip got off to a mixed start with some Australians branding the pair 'irrelevant', while others greeted them with cheers. Following their arrival, Aussies in Sydney told BBC the couple are 'boring', with one resident adding 'I don’t know why they’re coming'. Another Sydney resident sniped: "They are very much about self promotion, they’d probably be my least favourite royals, put it that way."‌However, large crowds gathered to meet Harry and Meghan at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, which the chief executive of the hospital called 'extraordinary' and said they had 'made many a day' by stopping to chat with families. Dr Peter Steer said about their time at the hospital: "I think you've seen by the reception, everybody – staff, patients and their families – are very, very excited just to see them and be part of the occasion.‌"The fact that they've taken such time and stopped, I think they have made many a day here today for our patients and families in particular. Young parents say if you see me in the hospital, it might be your work day, but it's our worst day. This kind of special time and special occasion changes their day."READ MORE: Meghan Markle clears up how to address her as £1.4k wellness retreat fails to sell outOPINIONJennie BondJENNIE BOND: 'Royals won't even pa...