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When Meghan Markle<\/a> and Prince Harry<\/a> jet into Australia<\/a> this week, it could be more than just a blueprint for a new world<\/a> tour. As a leak underscores key message points – and the Sussexes fabricate an image of a US-based ‘Royal Family<\/a> offshoot’ – I have to ask: “Is the Oz trip just a PR stunt to fulfil their dream of being commercially-active, UK royals?”<\/p>\n Harry, 41, and Meghan are due to start their private tour of the Commonwealth<\/a> country on Tuesday, marking their first trip Down Under since they flew in as newlyweds in 2018. The pair hope to recreate the magic of that first 16-day tour, when they rode a wave of joy and goodwill, boosted by Meghan’s announcement that she was pregnant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, they try to stress it is a private visit, this has all the hallmarks of a Royal Tour – just like their recent visit to Jordan when they met dignitaries, visited a refugee camp and saw sick kids in a hospital.<\/p>\n And it could also prove to be the blueprint for more than future royal jet-setting.<\/p>\n Megxit was sparked when the late Queen insisted they could not be ‘half-in, half-out’ royals – blending official work with raking in the cash by trading on their royal titles.<\/p>\n When in Australia, both the duke and duchess will embark on paid speaking events – but is it any coincidence they chose a country where King Charles is the head of state?<\/p>\n Dipping the toe in the water, maybe?<\/p>\n ‘Operational Planning Notes’ shared with select media and written by the couple’s new PR boss emphasises that the Australian taxpayer will not foot the bill for the trip.<\/p>\n Almost 45,000 people have signed an online petition demanding that no taxpayer funds be used during the trip, showing the depth of feeling toward the pair goes beyond mere apathy.<\/p>\n Despite this, New South Wales Police and Victoria Police confirmed additional security measures will be put in place at the taxpayers’ expense “to ensure public safety is maintained”.<\/p>\n They will make joint appearances focusing on veterans and mental health, including a visit to a children’s hospital and an Invictus Australia event on Sydney Harbour – then throw themselves into some commercial ventures too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tacked to the end of Mr Maguire’s document is a ‘Q&A’ for media, which appears to be his attempt to get ahead of awkward and probing questions expected from journalists.<\/p>\n An anticipated question reads: “Critics say this is a publicity tour; how do you respond?”<\/p>\n Their answer reads: “The programme is rooted in longstanding areas of work for the Duke and Duchess, with a clear focus on amplifying organisations delivering measurable impact.<\/p>\n “The visit prioritises listening, learning and supporting communities rather than promotion.”<\/p>\n It’s nice they are amplifying organisations.<\/p>\n Maybe the Sussexes will look to do some amplifying back in the UK soon… for a cheeky little fee, perhaps?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.express.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry jet into Australia this week, it could be more than just a blueprint for a new world tour. 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