Overview
- NSW Police, which confirmed Friday there is no user‑pays arrangement, said policing for any public‑facing events will come from its budget, while Victoria Police said it will deploy resources as needed.
- The four‑day visit begins Tuesday, April 14, with stops in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, and plans exclude public walkabouts as the couple’s children will not travel.
- A Change.org petition opposing any taxpayer support has topped 43,000 signatures, reflecting unease over public costs for a privately organised itinerary.
- The program features paid, ticketed events, including Harry’s keynote at Melbourne’s InterEdge summit where organizers added a lower‑priced Delegate pass after initial higher tiers, and Meghan’s Her Best Life retreat in Sydney with premium photo add‑ons; media have reported appearance fees that have not been officially detailed.
- Royal commentators say the trip could confuse lines between celebrity travel and royal branding, and security experts describe tight controls with venue sweeps and restricted movement, which helps explain the police operations now confirmed.