A shocking petition is highlighting mixed reactions in Australia ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s upcoming visit.. With thousands reportedly opposing taxpayer support for their trip, the royal couple is continuing with their plans for appearances in Sydney and Melbourne.. At the same time, Harry and Meghan are pushing back against claims of tension with Netflix, insisting their partnership remains strong despite reports suggesting otherwise.. Petition Opposes Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Australia Visit. MEGA. According to Sky News Australia, a growing online petition is giving insight into how some Australians feel about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ahead of their upcoming visit.. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to travel to Sydney and Melbourne in April for what’s being described as a mix of “private, business, and philanthropic engagements,” their first trip to Australia since 2018. But the reception may not be as warm as before.. Royal commentator Tom Sykes has suggested the couple should brace themselves for a less enthusiastic welcome, noting they are no longer guaranteed the public support they once enjoyed.. That sentiment appears to be echoed in a petition circulating on Change.org, which has already attracted over 10,000 verified signatures.. The campaign argues that Australian taxpayers should not be responsible for covering any costs associated with the couple’s visit, including “security, logistics, or government coordination,” since they are no longer working royals.. The petition emphasized that “Harry and Meghan no longer represent the Crown and now operate private commercial ventures from the United States.”. As such, it insists their visit should be treated strictly as a private one, even if it includes media appearances, business ventures, and public events.. Petition Urges No Taxpayer Funding For The Royal Couple’s Visit Due To Cost Of Living In Australia. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. The petition also points to ongoing cost-of-living challenges in Australia, arguing that “public resources must be used responsibly.”. According to the petition, providing official support would place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers.. The message is made especially clear in its closing statement, which stresses that “taxpayers should not fund a private celebrity visit.”. The campaign is accompanied by an image of the couple alongside the Australian flag, paired with the caption: “We don’t want you here.”. About Prince Harry And Meghan’s Trip And The Duchess’s Special Women’s Retreat. James Whatling / MEGA. Despite the backlash, Meghan is still scheduled to headline a high-profile women’s retreat in Sydney.. Organized by events company Besties, founded by Jackie’ O’ Henderson and Gemma O’Neill, the three-day “Her Best Life Retreat” will take place at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee.. Tickets are priced at $3,000 and include a gala dinner featuring an in-person con
