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While it is believed the couple were welcomed to Australia with open arms last time, when Meghan was pregnant with Prince Archie<\/a>, it is not known whether they will receive the same response this time. Not only are they no longer working royals, but Australia also has a mix of opinions on the monarchy itself.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The contrasting views occur even when working royals such as King Charles and Queen Camilla visit the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n As a result, Harry and Meghan will need \u201cthick skins\u201d next month in case the response to their visit is not as anticipated, a royal expert has said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Talking about Meghan and Harry\u2019s upcoming trip next month, Tom Sykes, a royal journalist, wrote on his The Royalist substack:<\/a> \u201cThe Sussexes are likely to be lightning rods in Australia\u2019s ongoing debate about the royal family and the country\u2019s constitutional future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “For now, one thing seems certain: Harry and Meghan will need thick skins when they arrive in a country where they are no longer assured of a warm welcome.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n It is not known whether the couple will take their children Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four, with them on the trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ensure our latest royal headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. <\/strong>Click here to activate<\/a><\/strong> or just add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Details of the couple\u2019s itinerary are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks, with little information having been shared at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This comment was believed to have been made before their upcoming trip was planned and finalised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Although the couple are likely to do many joint activities on their trip Down Under, they may also have some solo engagements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n