Prince Harry Talks Fatherhood and Therapy on Aussie Trip
AustraliaWed Apr 15 2026
Harry visited a Melbourne football club during his four‑day Australian tour with Meghan. He spoke about the challenges of being a new dad and how therapy helped him feel closer to his children. He said he once felt distant because his wife was the one who made them. The Duke explained that therapy is a way to become a better parent and to let go of past issues.
The couple has two kids, Archie and Lilibet, who stayed home while they travelled. They left the royal family in 2020 to live in the U. S. and avoid media pressure. Their last Australian visit was in 2018, when Meghan announced her first pregnancy in Sydney.
In Australia, reactions were mixed. Many children and parents welcomed them at a hospital and felt hopeful. Others criticised the trip as an unnecessary celebrity visit that ignores local concerns. A petition with over 45, 000 signatures protested the use of public money for security.
Meghan will stay in Australia to run a wellness retreat at a luxury beach hotel. The event includes yoga, manifestation, and sound healing, with tickets starting at A$2, 699. The Sussexes will also do commercial work while in the country, unlike their previous visits.