Meghan Markle and Harry believe ‘tide has turned in their favour’ as they ‘plan UK return’

Prince Harry and Meghan have a “reinforced belief” the “tide is turning” in their favour following their Australia trip.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have returned from Australia (Image: Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle believe they’ve taken Australia by storm following their four-day visit this month. With an itinerary of Indigenous culture, Australian sport and a trip to the national war memorial, it had all the hallmarks of a traditional royal tour, but they visited in a private capacity.

One source said: “Harry and Meghan are very pleased with how this trip has gone. It’s given them a lot of confidence and reinforced their belief the tide is finally turning in their favour. They knew there would be some sniping from critics, but in their eyes, the overall reception they received from the general public – and the causes they supported – was incredible.”

They added: “It’s confirmed Harry’s belief they’re creating a groundbreaking new blueprint that will stand them in good stead moving forward – and he’s hoping it will impress the royals.”

Speaking to Heat World, an insider believes the trip could now work in their favour for any potential UK visits.

They explained: “The way he sees it, the royals need him and Meghan flying the flag for the monarchy, especially with all the negativity they’ve endured from the Andrew scandal.

“He believes it’s time to embrace this new chapter together and he’s ready to sit down with his father and make that happen, hopefully in a couple of months when he next returns to the UK.”

Meghan and Harry’s trip included a “focus on mental health, community resilience, and support for veterans and their families, alongside private meetings and special projects”.

The duchess also attended “girls’ weekend” retreat hosted at Sydney’s five-star InterContinental Coogee Beach hotel, where standard tickets were priced at an eye-watering £1,400.

Harry and Meghan believe the “tide is turning” (Image: Getty)

Meghan has not been in the UK since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022, while their children, Archie and Lilibet, have not visited since her Jubilee celebrations that year.

Harry, however, is due to be in the UK in June to mark a year until the Invictus Games in Birmingham. It’s currently expected that he will be travelling without his family.

Last month, The Times reported that the Duke of Sussex is said to be holding out hope for a reunion between his father, King Charles, at Sandringham in the summer when he visits.