Prince Harry, Meghan Markle swimming dangerous waters with Australia trip

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are raising eyebrows as they announce a trip to Australia.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have worried the Royals over a potential clash of their trip with Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday, causing a distraction from the Royal milestone.

Royal expert Jennie Bond tells Mirrors: “I suppose the King and his family might wonder why Harry and Meghan have chosen to announce their visit to Australia with quite such a flourish.

She adds: “And there does seem to be some danger that it might clash with events to mark what would have been the 100th birthday of the late Queen.”

“The visit is being touted as a combination of private, business and philanthropic activities,” she said.

“And that’s pretty much what the couple wanted when they were trying to negotiate a new way forward as working royals. It’s not yet clear how many of their planned events are money making ventures or fundraising for charities.”

“We do know that Harry’s keynote address on workplace mental health is a cause very close to his heart. Tickets are certainly expensive, starting at about £1,000, but apparently proceeds are going towards crisis support and suicide prevention — both very noble causes.

“Meghan‘s main event is much more starry and all about women’s empowerment. Once again tickets for the weekend and glitzy gala dinner (with a chance of a photo with Meghan if you pay enough) are hugely expensive,” notes the expert.