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On Monday, October 21st, a new chapter in royal history was being written as King Charles and Queen Camilla embarked on their highly anticipated tour of Australia. The royal couple's visit marks their first official trip to the country since Charles ascended to the throne, a significant event that has generated much excitement and controversy alike. This tour has drawn comparisons to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's own Australian tour back in 2018, which, though memorable, was overshadowed by several controversies, including Meghan's now-infamous remarks and her apparent discontent with royal duties.
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The 2018 royal tour was Harry and Meghan's first joint public engagement following their wedding earlier that year. The couple's tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand was framed as a celebration of their marriage and a chance for Meghan to connect with the Commonwealth. Notably, during this tour, the couple announced the happy news that they were expecting their first child, their son Archie. At the time, the Sussexes were a global sensation. Meghan, in particular, drew massive crowds due to her popularity and the public's fascination with her modern, informal approach to royal duties.
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Despite the public displays of affection and the warm reception from the Australian crowds, behind closed doors, Meghan was reportedly less enthusiastic about the obligations that came with being a member of the British royal family. In his explosive book, *Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown*, former royal correspondent Valentine Low lifted the curtain on Meghan's true feelings about royal duties. According to Low, while Meghan enjoyed the attention she received on the tour, she struggled to grasp the purpose behind the traditional royal walkabouts, where members of the royal family meet and greet the public.
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Low's book alleges that Meghan found these public engagements puzzling and unrewarding, an attitude that, according to royal insiders, became a significant point of contention. She was reportedly overheard saying on more than one occasion, "I can't believe I'm not getting paid for this," a comment that shocked many within the royal household. Additionally, during a visit to Sydney's iconic Opera House, Meghan was said to have expressed confusion over the large crowd that had gathered to see her and Harry, allegedly asking,
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