Several moments from the trip went viral, and this one stood out because, at first glance, it appeared something was off.
A Busy Visit Despite Private Status
Although the Duke, 41, and Duchess of Sussex, 44, are no longer working royals, they traveled across Australia in a private capacity while still engaging with the public.
During their trip, they met with young mental health advocates, visited a national war memorial, and joined an Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne. Meghan also filmed an episode of MasterChef Australia and appeared at her “Her Best Life” wellness retreat held at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach.
On their final day, the couple visited both the Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. At the beach, they met survivors and volunteer responders from the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club who had been involved in the aftermath of the December attack.
After the emotional meeting, they walked along the beach, where they were surrounded by fans and camera crews.
The Clip That Misled Viewers
Shortly after, a video from their Opera House visit began circulating online. It showed Harry and Meghan arriving and walking past barricades that appeared empty.