Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially returned to Australia, and the photo moments are already delivering.
Touching down on April 14 (on a commercial flight), the Duke and Duchess of Sussex wasted no time diving into their first engagement at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.
It’s their first visit to Australia since their whirlwind 2018 tour – back when they were newly married and sharing the exciting news that their first child, Prince Archie, was on the way.
Now, they’re back on Aussie soil with a packed itinerary spanning Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, spotlighting causes close to their hearts – from mental health to veteran support, including work tied to Harry’s beloved Invictus Games.
Scroll on for the best photos capturing Harry and Meghan’s much-anticipated return Down Under!
Day 1
Melbourne
After touching down on Tuesday morning, Harry and Meghan headed straight to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where they received a warm welcome.
Day 1
Melbourne
People flocked to see the Duke and Duchess.
Day 1
Melbourne
The couple met with many young patients from the hospital.
Day 1
Melbourne
Meghan was seen comforting a shy little girl.
Day 1
Melbourne
The couple were given a tour of the Kelpie Garden.
Day 1
Melbourne
Meghan then made a solo visit to McAuley Community Services for Women – a woman’s homeless and family violence shelter – where she helped to serve lunch.
Day 1
Melbourne
After a quick outfit change, Meghan and Harry visited the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum.
Day 2
Melbourne
The following day, Harry made a solo trip to Whitten Oval – home of the AFL’s Western Bulldogs – for a discussion with Movember about men’s mental health.
Day 2
Melbourne
The Duke then had a kick around the field with some of the players.
Day 2
Melbourne
He became a certified Bulldogs fan!
Day 2
Canberra
The Duke then headed to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Day 2
Canberra
He took part in a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony.
Day 2
Canberra
He placed a poppy in the Afghanistan section of the Wall of Remembrance.
Day 2
Canberra
Harry also gave a speech about his beloved initiative, the Invictus Games.
Day 2
Melbourne
Meghan shocked everyone on day two of their trip, making an appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia!
Day 3
Melbourne
Returning to Melbourne, the pair met with representatives from the Koorie Heritage Trust and embarked on the Scar Tree Walk.
Day 3
Melbourne
Harry and Meghan then visited Batyr – a mental health engagement programme at Swinburne University of Technology.
Day 3
Melbourne
The Duchess shared a sweet hug with an advocate.
Day 4
Sydney
Meghan and Harry were all smiles as they stepped out for a day on the water in Sydney!
Day 4
Sydney
The couple met with lifeguards on Bondi Beach.
Day 4
Sydney
The Duchess was clearly thrilled to receive a pair of thongs labelled “G’day Megs”!
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