Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been criticized after their recent trip to Australia was branded a “circus” and it was claimed the trip could have earned them up to £5.3 million.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited several locations during the trip, including a children’s hospital, the Veterans Art Museum and the Women’s Service Center.
However, sky news australia Host Danica De Giorgio mocked the trip, calling the pair “grifters” and suggesting that the performances were more about publicity than charity.
He said, “It’s all said and done for Australia’s grifters. So long, goodbye. Meg and her spare handbag Harry have finally left Australia after a whirlwind circus.”
The expert further shared that the trip included “a taxpayer-funded walk around Sydney, a voice-is-me microphone tour, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it two-hour Girls’ Weekend appearance, a cash-for-wear scheme, oh and the grifters are set to pocket $10 million (£5.3 million) from their four-day trip”.
Meanwhile, financial expert Ted Jenkin pointed out page six The Sussexes could potentially make millions through speaking engagements, brand deals and other opportunities associated with their public appearances.
“Meghan and Harry can make money from audience aggregation, premium reach, brand leverage,” he said.
“In total, the tour could bring in $10 million (£.35 million) or more for Meghan and Harry. Whenever these two are in the public eye, it’s usually accompanied by an overflowing cash register.”
