Meghan Markle Reveals What She Thinks of Coming Back to Australia in 7 Simple Words
Meghan's brief but enthusiastic remark has become the highlight of the trip’s third day.
Meghan Markle revealed a candid yet upbeat take during her fast-paced visit to Australia alongside Prince Harry. Her brief but enthusiastic remark has become the highlight of the trip’s third day. While adhering to the Melbourne engagements with ease, the Duchess’s reaction to the country and the crowd’s response to her set the stage for a lively yet closely watched outing.
Markle made her sentiments known during her visit to Swinburne University. According to the Daily Mail, she appreciated the country and hinted at more visits in the future. While exiting the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Program, Batyr, crowds had started chanting both her and Harry’s names. When asked if she would like to return, the Duchess said, “Oh gosh. I’d love to come back. It’s brilliant.” The brief exchange spoke volumes about her impression of Australia and the enthusiasm from those in attendance at the venue.
The above-mentioned positive reception set the tone for the rest of the day as it fused public admiration with lighter, more spontaneous exchanges. As both Markle and Harry left the building, the chants in the background created a more relaxed environment compared to prior events. The same energy flowed into more of their engagements in Melbourne with ease. It was again telling of the fact that the couple’s presence continues to draw attention wherever they go. Their arrival had sparked backlash, with questions being raised over whether public resources are being used to support their trip. The situation became a sticking point, especially after a Change.org petition had attracted as many as 46,400 signatures at the time of writing. Despite this, the Sussex clan is carrying on with their trip with ease, and the positive energy surrounding them suggests a more welcoming response on the ground.
As the tour progressed, the couple maintained a packed schedule speaking on causes close to them, like mental health and being involved in community engagement. The Duke and the Duchess were seen interacting with the staff at Batyr as they discussed initiatives that would encourage youngsters to speak candidly about mental health, destigmatizing it, and taking control of their well-being. The event also went hand in hand with Harry’s advocacy, as he will also serve as a keynote speaker at the InterEdge Summit. The proceeds from the ticket sales, priced at $498 for 'virtual' attendees and $997 for in-person 'delegates,' will go to the Lifeline Narrm, a crisis support center. It was established in response to the growing need for mental health support across metropolitan Melbourne.
With Melbourne engagements wrapping up, the Sussexes will now travel to Sydney on Thursday, April 16, to continue the tour that seems to have mixed public enthusiasm and personal reflections. While critics have suggested that the tour reflects a carefully crafted strategy, it was Markle’s simple two-word verdict that stood out the most during the day. But moments like these, featuring candid exchanges with the crowd and more of the couple’s easy, open interactions, paint a very different picture; it has leaned into accessibility and kindness. It also offered an apt insight into how she views her return to Australia after eight years.
