# Harry and Meghan in Australia: a 'royal' tour or PR stunt?

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Podcast: [The Royals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-royals-6903914)
Published: 2026-04-15T23:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-royals/episodes/harry-and-meghan-take-australia-is-this-a-pseudo-royal-tour
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Why are Harry and Meghan in Australia and why now? Their four-day trip has all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour but it has also raised questions – is this philanthropy or personal branding? Roya Nikkhah and Kate Mansey are joined by Australian royal correspondent Juliet Rieden to discuss how the visit is landing locally and what it reveals about their role on the global stage.  We also turn to the mounting pressures facing Prince Harry back in Britain, including an extraordinary legal battle with his own former charity. So is this trip a show of strength or a distraction from the challenges closing in? And what does it all mean for a possible family return to the UK this summer. Queen Elizabeth II would have turned 100 next week — but how should she be remembered? And has her legacy changed in the three years since her death? Get in touch:  theroyals@thetimes.co.uk Image: Getty Producer: Robert Wallace Executive Producer: Priyanka Deladia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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