In the past week, regarding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Australian tour, I actually believe that most of the “royal sources say this and that” stories are coming from Buckingham Palace, not Kensington Palace. It’s King Charles and his courtiers who have been trying to flood the zone with lines of attack, and they’re the ones trying to force the press to lie and say that the tour wasn’t successful, that Meghan’s OneOff app crossed a line, that blah blah blah. Prince William and Kate’s team has been suspiciously quiet, either that or they’ve gotten better at covering their tracks and making it look like the attacks are coming from Buckingham Palace. Well, then this story happened and it looks like KP has awoken from their spring-break slumber. Apparently, Robert Irwin REFUSED to meet with the Duchess of Sussex during the Australian visit. You see, Robert Irwin is a monarchist and he’s one of Prince William’s “celebrity friends.” There’s no evidence whatsoever that Meghan (and specifically ONLY Meghan) tried to get in touch with the Irwins, btw.
Meghan Markle was reportedly left disappointed after the Irwin family opted not to meet her and Prince Harry during their current Australian tour.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, had reportedly hoped to catch up with celebrity conservationist Robert Irwin, 22, and his family at Australia Zoo in Queensland.
‘Aligning with the Irwins’ worthy causes is something that Meghan and Harry could be on board with,’ an insider tells this week’s New Idea magazine.
However, the meeting did not go ahead, with New Idea reporting the Irwins politely declined the invitation due to their strong ties as monarchists.
‘They meant no ill-will towards the Sussexes, but at the end of the day they are all staunch monarchists and fiercely loyal to The Firm,’ an insider told the publication.
They added that Robert was particularly close to Harry’s brother William, and an ambassador for his Earthshot Prize, and didn’t want to upset the Prince of Wales by appearing to side with Meghan.
‘It just wasn’t possible,’ a source added.
Remember when Prince William “appeared” on the US version of Dancing with the Stars, with William sending a video message to Robert Irwin? William’s video was horrible – he had food in his teeth and he looked like he was in a prison cell. Anyway, I have no doubt that Robert Irwin has been told that he can never, ever acknowledge Harry and Meghan whatsoever, or else William will throw a tantrum. I just doubt that Meghan (and only Meghan??) asked for a meeting with Irwin. Like, that’s not what the Sussexes’ tour was even about, and Harry & Meghan don’t need to sidle up to random Aussie celebrities just to get attention. Please. Try again, incandescent egg!
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- Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales, Founder and President of Earthshot Prize, and Robert Irwin, Ambassador for The Earthshot Prize shake hands during the “Leading with Impact” event, as part of London Climate Action Week, at Bloomberg headquarters in London, Britain, June 24, 2025.,Image: 1014476008, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: – Fee Payable Upon reproduction – For queries contact Avalon sales@Avalon.red London +44 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles +1 310 822 0419 Berlin +49 30 76 212 251 Madrid +34 91 533 42 89, *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red/Avalon
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The Prince of Wales and Robert Irwin during a visit to Signal Hill near Cape Town, to discuss the importance of biodiversity. Signal Hill is part of the wider Table Mountain National Park. Prince William is on day two of his visit to South Africa, ahead of the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony on November 6.
Featuring: William, Prince of Wales and Robert Irwin
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: 05 Nov 2024
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The Earthshot Prize Awards at Green Point Shared Fields in Cape Town, on day three of the Prince of Wales’ visit to South Africa for the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards
Featuring: The Prince of Wales, with (left to right) Bonang Matheba, Host of the Awards, Billy Porter, Robert Irwin and Nomzamo Mbatha, Earthshot Prize Ambassador and Host of Earthshot Week
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: 06 Nov 2024
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The Earthshot Prize Awards at Green Point Shared Fields in Cape Town, on day three of the Prince of Wales’ visit to South Africa for the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards
Featuring: The Prince of Wales, with Australian conservationist and television presenter Robert Irwin and Nomzamo Mbatha, Earthshot Prize Ambassador and Host of Earthshot Week
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
When: 06 Nov 2024
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The Duchess of Sussex takes part a therapy session in the Kelpie garden with adolescent patients during a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, Victoria, on day one of the royal trip to Australia.
Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: 14 Apr 2026
Credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Duchess of Sussex takes part in the Scar Tree Walk in Melbourne, Victoria, on day three of the royal trip to Australia. The Scar Tree Walk is a journey connecting traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and histories of the Kulin Nation
Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: 16 Apr 2026
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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Duchess of Sussex takes part in the Scar Tree Walk in Melbourne, Victoria, on day three of the royal trip to Australia. The Scar Tree Walk is a journey connecting traditional and contemporary Aboriginal cultures and histories of the Kulin Nation
Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: 16 Apr 2026
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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The Duchess of Sussex meets young advocates during a visit to Batyr, a mental health engagement programme, at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria, on day three of the royal trip to Australia
Featuring: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: 16 Apr 2026
Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages**NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
