{"id":2397307,"date":"2026-05-01T06:35:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T06:35:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2397307"},"modified":"2026-05-01T06:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T06:35:47","slug":"prince-william-and-kate-middleton-plot-revenge-royal-tour-down-under-to-take-gloss-off-sussexes-controversial-oz-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-plot-revenge-royal-tour-down-under-to-take-gloss-off-sussexes-controversial-oz-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William and Kate Middleton Plot &#8216;Revenge Royal Tour&#8217; Down Under to Take Gloss Off Sussexes&#8217; Controversial Oz Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Prince William and Kate Middleton are plotting a &#8216;revenge tour&#8217; Down Under in response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#8217;s recent visit.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/prince-william\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince William<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate Middleton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Kate Middleton<\/a> are plotting a &#8220;revenge tour&#8221; in Australia in a bid to take the gloss off <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/prince-harry\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Harry;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince Harry<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/meghan-markle\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meghan Markle's;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Meghan Markle&#8217;s<\/a> recent visit.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/RadarOnline.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:RadarOnline.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>RadarOnline.com<\/em><\/a> can reveal the royal trip will be &#8220;an official one&#8221;, unlike the Sussexes&#8217; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/exclusive-prince-harry-meghan-markles-000000770.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;faux royal tour&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">&#8220;faux royal tour&#8221;<\/a>, which they believe will outshine the four-day stint recently completed by their rival couple.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">A Real &#8216;Bells And Whistles&#8217; Royal Tour<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"William and Kate want to make their future tour Down Under one to remember.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/gHpR7AEqWGqYiUrxmtWM6g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/c9c3beab06b041799cf1239bef31b97c\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>William and Kate want to make their future tour Down Under one to remember.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A source told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skynews.com.au\/lifestyle\/celebrity-life\/aussies-deserve-better-prince-william-and-kate-middletons-plan-for-australia-revenge-tour-after-meghan-and-harrys-controversial-trip-down-under\/news-story\/53d1b4c6e1875cb70a15e773b2d24d34\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sky News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Sky News<\/a>: &#8220;William and Kate both know that they need to give Australia a real &#8216;bells and whistles&#8217; royal tour as soon as their schedule allows.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;William and Kate know that the Australian public deserves better. It&#8217;s their job to make it happen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The proposed tour would mark William and Kate\u2019s first official visit to Australia since 2014.<\/p>\n<p>Crucially, sources suggest the couple intends to bring all three of their children, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/prince-george\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince George;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince George<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/exclusive-ancient-royal-tradition-means-220139743.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Princess Charlotte;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Princess Charlotte<\/a>, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/prince-louis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince Louis;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Prince Louis<\/a>, and are &#8220;well aware&#8221; that such a trip &#8220;will take any gloss off&#8221; Harry and Meghan&#8217;s recent visit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">&#8216;Cashing In&#8217; On Royal Ties<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Harry and Meghan were accused of using trip to Oz to make money.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/jwsCeEsO4HzXtAZois.C1Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/ebab5597fef9fbe79092a508cd060057\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Harry and Meghan were accused of using trip to Oz to make money.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex embarked on a &#8220;faux royal&#8221; trip to Australia earlier this month and partook in some commercial and charity endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>Their trip included visits to the Royal Children\u2019s Hospital, a homeless shelter for women where Meghan served meals, and the War Museum.<\/p>\n<p>Harry got to headline an event focusing on mental health, while Meghan did the same for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/meghan-markle-slammed-furious-fans-174000075.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Her Best Life women\u2019s retreat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Her Best Life women\u2019s retreat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But despite Harry and Meghan\u2019s successful tour of Australia, in which they were accused of &#8220;cashing in&#8221; on their royal connections by making money from some of their antics Down Under, it appears Australians are more keen to see William and Kate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">William Frustrated By Harry Comments<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"William was unimpressed by Harry's negative comments about being a working royal.Mega\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/B.evfaU_KrUQslyHVaN82A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/e233a1d26b69033100dad08c587eb4e6\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>William was unimpressed by Harry&#8217;s negative comments about being a working royal.Mega<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>According to a report, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended an invitation to the future king during his visit to the U.K. in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m certainly hoping there will be one, there\u2019s a standing invitation that the Royal Family are always welcome in Australia,&#8221; Albanese told reporters about William and Kate&#8217;s possible plan for a future Aussie tour.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/RadarOnline.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:RadarOnline.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\"><em>RadarOnline.com<\/em><\/a> recently revealed how Harry\u2019s trip to Australia <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aol.com\/entertainment\/prince-harrys-faux-royal-tour-222500491.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cranked up even more tension;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">cranked up even more tension<\/a> with his estranged brother William, 43.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S.-based royal, 41, irked his sibling courtesy of negative comments made about his former role within The Firm.<\/p>\n<p>According to insiders, Harry&#8217;s recent comment has made any chance of a reconciliation between the siblings far less likely to happen anytime, as William, by contrast, has a far more positive outlook on his royal commitments.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure flex justify-center mb-[1em] mx-auto\">\n<div style=\"max-width:800px\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Tensions between Harry and William have increased after the Duke's Aussie tour.MEGA\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img w-full w-full h-auto\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/2EfSaNO2EoHBJscaY1SutA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02OTk-\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/aol_radar_online_140\/b73792f2c8592fd1da5bb89be431a75b\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Tensions between Harry and William have increased after the Duke&#8217;s Aussie tour.MEGA<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A source told <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/news\/prince-harrys-australia-trip-deepened-rift-with-william\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:US Weekly;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">US Weekly<\/a>: &#8220;There is a quasi-royal vibe with these trips, and it&#8217;s confusing. It seems they are trading on old connections in a way that shouldn\u2019t be acceptable because they are no longer working members of the royal family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The insider continued: &#8220;There is frustration over the royal tours they are doing. Every single time, William and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate (Middleton);elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">Kate (Middleton) <\/a>think they have turned a corner with them, something else pops up. It\u2019s taking steps forward, then steps back.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Their media omnipresence is something that has created continued strain. It&#8217;s been a barrier to repairing the relationship.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Just when the flames of controversy die down, they have an uncanny ability to start another one,&#8221; the source noted.<\/p>\n<p>The insider added that things &#8220;remain distant&#8221; between William, 43, and his brother, even though Harry has started to repair his complicated relationship with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/radaronline.com\/t\/king-charles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:King Charles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link rapid-noclick-resp\">King Charles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.aol.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prince William and Kate Middleton are plotting a &#8216;revenge tour&#8217; Down Under in response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#8217;s recent visit.MEGA Prince William and Kate Middleton are plotting a &#8220;revenge tour&#8221; in Australia in a bid to take the gloss off Prince Harry and Meghan Markle&#8217;s recent visit. 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