Social media post about the Duke of Sussex’s arrival sparks excitement among supporters and criticism from others
Canberra Airport surprised royal watchers this week after sharing a video on its official Instagram and Facebook pages showing the arrival of the Duke of Sussex in Australia.
The airport’s social media accounts posted footage of Harry arriving, a move that quickly caught the attention of fans online. Many supporters said they were delighted to see an Australian airport publicly acknowledge his arrival.
One fan wrote that Canberra Airport appeared “super excited” to welcome Harry, adding that it was the first time they had seen an Australian airport enthusiastically post about a passenger’s arrival. Another supporter also pointed out the airport’s enthusiastic tone, saying the post showed the airport “gushing” about the Duke of Sussex.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are currently in Australia for a four-day visit that focuses on issues such as sport, mental health and veterans’ affairs. The couple’s children, Archie and Lilibet, did not travel with them on this trip.
The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as working members of the British royal family in 2020 before relocating to the United States. At the time, they said they wanted to become financially independent and step away from what they described as intense media intrusion into their private lives.
Their last visit to Australia took place in 2018 while they were still working royals. During that trip, the couple revealed Meghan Markle’s first pregnancy shortly after arriving in Sydney.
Reaction to their latest visit has been mixed across Australia. While many people welcomed the pair, others questioned the purpose of the trip. An opinion piece in the Sydney Morning Herald criticised the visit ahead of their arrival.
Canberra Airport Shares Video Welcoming Prince Harry During Australia Visit
Although the couple are privately funding their travel, Australian media reports suggested that some policing costs linked to the visit may be covered by taxpayers. That possibility has drawn criticism and led to an online petition opposing the expense, which has gathered more than 45,000 signatures.
Despite the debate, Harry and Meghan Markle were warmly greeted during a visit to a children’s hospital in Melbourne, where hundreds of children and parents gathered to meet them and said the visit brought hope to young patients.
