Harry and Meghan Tour Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have touched down in Melbourne to begin a 'faux-royal' tour that has drawn both excitement and criticism from the Australian public.

The couple's itinerary features visits to a children's hospital and a women's homeless service, alongside high-priced commercial speaking events.

Some residents have expressed frustration over the cost of security for the private visit, while others have welcomed the couple's focus on community resilience.

The tour is being closely watched as a test of the Sussexes' global influence and their ability to navigate commercial and charitable roles outside of the working royal family.