Harry and Meghan's trip felt like a royal tour - except many Aussies weren't interested

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished their brisk four-day visit to the east coast of Australia. With an itinerary of Indigenous culture, Australian sport, multiple good causes and a trip to the national war memorial, it had all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour. But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, no longer working royals, were here...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have finished their brisk four-day visit to the east coast of Australia.

With an itinerary of Indigenous culture, Australian sport, multiple good causes and a trip to the national war memorial, it had all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour.

But Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, no longer working royals, were here in a private capacity.

When they last visited in 2018 - then still active members of the Royal Family - tens of thousands of people greeted them on a nine-day tour across Australia.