Trending Now - Harry and Meghan's Australia Visit Sparks Controversy and Rewards
WHO:
Live and Let's Fly - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are back in Australia for the first time since 2018.
CBS News - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the individuals involved in the visit to Australia.
WHAT:
Live and Let's Fly - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle flew business class on a Qantas commercial flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL) on April 12th, 2026.
Live and Let's Fly - The Qantas aircraft on the Los Angeles to Melbourne route has shifted from the Airbus A380 to the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which does not have a first class cabin.
NY Post - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could earn $2 million from speaking engagements and appearances alone during their Australia tour.
CBS News - The trip is privately funded, and the couple is making what appears to be paid appearances.
Newsweek - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were greeted by large crowds during their visit to Australia.
WHERE:
CBS News - The visit took place in Australia.
WHEN:
Live and Let's Fly - The A380 will be completely phased out of the Los Angeles to Melbourne route on October 25th, 2026.
Newsweek - The visit occurred in April 2026.
WHY:
CBS News - The couple faced mixed responses and some criticism regarding their visit.
HOW:
Live and Let's Fly - The couple discreetly boarded the flight and slept through most of the journey, with many passengers not realizing it was them until landing in Melbourne.
Newsweek - Despite the hostile press leading up to the visit, the couple was met with significant public turnout.
(UPDATED April 15, 2026 23:13 UTC)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to Australia for the first time since 2018, flying business class on a Qantas flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne on Sunday. The couple discreetly boarded the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has replaced the Airbus A380 on this route, and many passengers were unaware of their presence until they landed. The A380 will be completely phased out of the Los Angeles to Melbourne route by October 25th.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 19:21 UTC)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to potentially earn $2 million from speaking engagements and appearances during their upcoming tour in Australia. This financial opportunity highlights the couple's continued influence and popularity in the public eye. The tour is expected to draw significant attention as they engage with audiences down under.
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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 15:23 UTC)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently visited Australia, where they were greeted by large crowds despite facing mixed responses and some criticism. The trip, which took place in April 20th26, is privately funded and includes what appear to be paid appearances. Despite the hostile press leading up to their arrival, the couple enjoyed significant public turnout during their time in the country.