On April 14, 2026, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, marking their first trip to the country since their official royal tour in 2018. The visit is part of a four-day tour and comes after their announcement in 2020 to step back from royal duties and pursue financial independence. The Royal Children's Hospital, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1963, has a rich royal history, with past visits from King Charles III and Princess Diana. Upon their arrival in a black Range Rover, the couple was greeted by a crowd of young patients and families. They spent about 10 minutes in the foyer, chatting and taking selfies with patients before moving to a private area of the hospital. The Sussexes emphasized that their visit was privately funded, having flown business class on a commercial Qantas Airways flight from Los Angeles. Commentators noted that while the couple seeks to establish commercial interests, they face scrutiny over their financial independence from royal expectations.