Palace insiders remain unhappy about the Sussexes trading on their royal connections for paid work.

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Australia - Day 4

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their recent tour of Australia (Image: Getty)

A Buckingham Palace source has described Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent visit to Australia as “pretty outrageous behaviour” and “royal-tour choreography” that has shocked insiders. The couple’s paid appearances during the trip, which closely mimicked an official royal tour, have drawn criticism for drumming up publicity for their commercial endeavours in a country where the King is Head of State.

The source told royal journalist Emily Andrews that the visit was particularly concerning because working royals carry out duties for public service rather than personal financial gain. Meghan took part in high-profile paid events including hosting a segment on MasterChef Australia and appearing at the Her Best Life retreat, where guests paid $2,000 for an intimate conversation with her. Producers on MasterChef Australia and attendees at the retreat praised Meghan’s warmth, humour and professionalism during the visits. Palace insiders remain unhappy about the Sussexes trading on their royal connections for paid work, even though the couple are no longer working members of the Royal Family.