Meghan Markle she’s back in Australia next to the Prince Harry for a four-day tour that scores their first return to the country since 2018when they were still part of the British Royal Family. A journey far from protocols, but full of events with a strong social and symbolic value. After a flight of about 15 hours from Los Angeles, the first stop was the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne. Meghan rediscovered her princess wardrobe with a look frommeasured, clean and sophisticated elegance. Far from excess but always very attentive to detail, the Duchess inaugurated the tour with an impeccable style that mixes royal rigor, modern sensitivity and personal taste.
The first stop at Royal Children’s Hospital
The first official appointment took place at Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne, where Meghan and Harry met hospitalized children, families and healthcare workers. The visit focused above all on psychological support courses and the emotional well-being of younger patients. The choice of hospital is not random: it was inaugurated by Elizabeth II in 1963 and visited again in 2011. Also Charles III and Lady Diana visited there during their 1985 Australian tour.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex visit baby Hamish at the Royal Children’s Hospital on April 14, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images)
Meghan Markle, the navy look for the trip to Australia
For her Australian debut Meghan chose a look with a decidedly royal flavour: a Navy blue midi dress with a clean and sophisticated linesigned by the Australian designer Karen Gee. The model, with golden buttons on the bodice and flowing skirtrecalls a classic and timeless elegance. Navy blue has always been the symbolic color of institutional elegance and the royal wardrobe. Meghan reinterpreted it naturally, finding the perfect balance between formality and modernity. Harry also chose coordinated tones: blue suit, white shirt and no tiefor relaxed elegance.
Graden Therapy and cooking
During the visit, Meghan and Harry attended a training session garden therapy with hospitalized adolescentsexploring the benefits of contact with nature on mental wellbeing. After the hospital, Meghan visited a shelter for women victims of domestic violencemanaged by McAuley Community Services, e he cooked together with the women guests of the facility.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walks with some teenage patients and staff in the Kelpie Garden during a visit to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. (Photo by Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images)
The tribute to Lady Diana
To complete the look, Meghan Markle chose a pair of black pumps with stiletto heels by Dior and a selection of precious jewels by Cartierincluding the Love Bracelet in yellow gold and the Tank Française, the iconic watch that belonged to Diana, received as a gift from Harry. The hair was collected in a high and pulled ponytail, a choice that highlights the facial features and essential make-up, in natural tones. A measured and refined whole, in which nothing is left to chance.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) at Southbank on April 14, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan Brady-Pool/Getty Images)
Art, veterans and ceramics: the second Australian outfit
As the last stop of the day, the Sussexes went toAustralian National Veterans Arts Museum for a meeting with veterans and families. For the occasion Meghan showed off a second look signed by Australian brands: an essential and contemporary outfit, built on sleeveless top with high neck, minimal skirt and light bomber jacket with a modern cut. A clean silhouette that tells a more relaxed and current version of its elegance.
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