Prince Harry and Meghan tour LIVE: Sussexes' Aus trip starts with humiliation after landing in Melbourne

NewsRoyalsRoyal FamilyLIVEUpdated 15 mins agoPrince Harry and Meghan tour LIVE: Sussexes' Aus trip starts with humiliation after landing in MelbourneThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have landed Down Under however it is not expected the couple will receive a warm welcome as residents have been left furious about taxpayers money being spent on their visitThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney for a series of both charitable and commercial engagements(Image: PA)NewsOlivia BeesonPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have landed in Australia ahead of their four-day trip showcasing causes they care deeply about. The pair will travel across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney over a jam-packed few days visiting veterans, mental-health units and sport facilities. There will be no public meet and greets in the visit due to “security and costs associated with keeping public order”. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last went Down Under in 2018, on an official royal tour, and were welcomed warmly by Australians. However, it is anticipated that the couple will receive a colder reception this time around, as thousands of people are disgruntled that taxpayer cash has been spent ensuring their safety. Over 46,000 people have signed a petition demanding that no taxpayers’ money be spent on their visit. Responding to the petition last month, the couple’s spokesperson said, “It’s a moot point” as the trip is privately funded. But authorities in New South Wales and Victoria confirmed last week that public funds will cover part of the security for Harry and Meghan’s trip. This is a live news story, follow below for updates. ‌ New UpdatesToday00:43 BSTSussexes recieve mixed receptionAs the pair have landed they have already been subject to a mixed reception. One traveller on the same flight said: "It wasn’t until we got off the plane that we realised it was them." Another person aboard the same plane said the couple were beautiful people after having a quick chat with them. She added: "And we spoke about their children and that they were here for a couple of days." However one traveller told The Age: "I don't like her (Meghan) at all. "Don't come here. You don't belong here in Australia. We don't want them here." Olivia BeesonToday00:40 BSTHarry and Meghan land in Australia Harry and Meghan have touched down in Melbourne on the first of their four-day tour of Australia. The couple were on Qantas flight QF94 from Los Angeles, which landed at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport at 6.38am on Tuesday. When they landed, the pair were met by a private convoy and escorted through a VIP exit. Harry and Meghan land in Melbourne(Image: 7 News ) Olivia BeesonFollow Daily Mirror:FacebookX (Twitter)TikTokInstagramSnapchatComments‌ ‌ ‌