Their trip — the first since their widely followed 2018 royal tour — instead sparked debate, particularly around Meghan’s body language in public appearances.

As videos from their first day in Melbourne spread across social media, some viewers began making comparisons, accusing Meghan of imitating other royals.

“Stunts like this is EXACTLY why the titles need to be cut. They are gaslighting the public… and now they’re subjecting the poor Aussies to the same grifter a*use,” one netizen wrote.

Others were even more direct, with comments like: “She’s desperately trying to act like Catherine!” and “Reminds me of the Diana years.. phenomenon.”

A Private Visit With Public Attention

Unlike their 2018 tour, this visit is officially private and self-funded, combining charitable engagements with commercial appearances. The couple’s itinerary includes events focused on mental health, community support, and veterans.

On their first day, they visited several locations, including the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Australian National Veterans’ Art Museum, and McAuley Community Services for Women, where Meghan appeared solo.

At the hospital, they spent time meeting patients and families, shaking hands, taking photos, and accepting gifts. The visit also echoed a past moment, as Princess Diana visited the same hospital in 1985.

One young patient, 12-year-old Novalie Morris, shared her experience: “I gave Harry flowers and he said ‘thank you’ and he told me to ‘keep on being brave.’ It cheered me up a lot and I’ll keep thinking about that.”

During the visit, Meghan reportedly responded warmly when addressed by her title, saying: “Call me Meg.”

Criticism Over Body Language and Optics

Despite these interactions, online reactions quickly turned critical. Some viewers focused on Meghan’s gestures and demeanor, accusing her of copying both Princess Diana and Catherine, Princess of Wales.

“Literally copying Prince William and Princess Catherine. So pathetic,” one commenter wrote.

Others went further, criticizing the overall setup of the hospital visit. “Absolutely disgusting that the hospital wheeled out obviously sick children for this ‘ego trip!!’” one person said.

Another added: “This makes me angry. They’re treating this as a quasi-royal tour, not a private visit.”