Prince Harry and Meghan 'position themselves as heirs' with controversial move in Australia

Prince Harry and Meghan 'position themselves as heirs' with controversial move in AustraliaA royal commentator has claimed that the Sussexes have 'positioned themselves as heirs' as the couple execute a carefully planned 'faux royal' tour in AustraliaNewsOlivia Beeson01:07, 16 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesHarry and Meghan are currently on a tour in Australia (Image: AFP via Getty Images)As Harry and Meghan conduct their engagements in Australia, the pair have been scrutinised for what appears to be a 'faux royal' tour, despite their departure from the royal family.‌The four-day visit is packed full of engagements reflecting their key interests; emphasising the veteran community, mental health, sport and youth empowerment.‌Visits were planned in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney and the arrival of the Duke and Duchess has received a mixed reaction from Australians with some Aussies branding the couple 'irrelevant' while other gave the former royals a warm welcome.‌View 4 ImagesThe pair have made visits in Melbourne and Canberra so far(Image: AP)The pair have already visited the Royal Children's Hospital and Harry went on solo trips on Wednesday to the Australian War Memorial and opened up about his struggles and therapy at a talk with men's mental health charity Movember.However, despite this not being a royal tour, critics have been quick to note its stark resemblance with royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams asserting "they were obviously positioning themselves as heirs".‌Fitzwilliams added: "It has never been disputed that when Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals after wanting to be 'half in half out' it was a blow to the contemporary image of the institution."This subsequently and infamously degenerated into a deep and lasting rift."Watching them at carefully pre-planned events on their “faux royal” tour of Oz, you can, however, see the appeal."‌View 4 ImagesPrin...