Overview
- On Friday in Sydney, the couple met survivors and first responders of December’s Bondi Beach attack that police say was inspired by Islamic State and killed 15 people.
- Survivor Elon Zizer, who was shot while shielding his children, said meeting them was an honour and that their visit made survivors feel heard.
- Later that day, they boarded a boat at the Opera House and sailed Sydney Harbour with Invictus Australia participants, highlighting veteran recovery through sport.
- Meghan also headlined the ticketed Her Best Life retreat in Sydney, with VIP packages reported as high as about A$3,199, reflecting the tour’s mix of charity and commercial events.
- The visit was privately funded, though local reporting noted taxpayer-funded police supported public events, and Geo News reported an early, quiet departure with a Sussex Office statement marking the trip’s end.