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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Revised article, Asterisk Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a wave of critical nicknames following their recent tour of Australia, which many perceived as a fake royal visit.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: A couple aged 41 and 44 concluded their tour, covering Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, blending charity work with paid speaking engagements, including the $1,000 a head in turret summit.
- 0:39[SPEAKER_00]: Their tour has sparked scrutiny, especially concerning its commercial aspects, including Markle's promotion of outfits worn during their engagements through the one-off platform, where she receives a percentage of sales.
- 0:50[SPEAKER_00]: This visit comes six years after they stepped back from royal duties in 2020, a move dubbed Mexit, re-igniting discussions about their roles outside the monarchy.
- 0:59[SPEAKER_00]: Criticism amplified following personal revelations from both Harry and Markle during public appearances.
- 1:04[SPEAKER_00]: At the summit, Harry shared his struggles with royal life and his mother's death, saying, after my mom died just before my 13th birthday, I was like, I don't want this job.
- 1:13[SPEAKER_00]: It killed my mom.
- 1:14[SPEAKER_00]: Eventually, I realized how would they be making the most of this platform to make a difference in the world.
- 1:20[SPEAKER_00]: Sources noted the sharp reactions to their messages, with one stating, there is a perception that Harry's messaging is heavy and deeply personal, but sits awkwardly alongside the commercial aspects of the trip.
- 1:30[SPEAKER_00]: Markle also addressed her experience with online trolling during a visit to Swinburne University of Technology, claiming, for now, 10 years, every day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked, and I was the most trolled person in the entire world.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: The couple's tone has polarized opinions.
- 1:46[SPEAKER_00]: While some appreciate their candidness, others criticize the personal focus overshadowing the tour's purpose.
- 1:52[SPEAKER_00]: Critics have labelled the trip, the great Sussex's misery tour, and Megan's business trip, with a couple dubbed the Duke and Duchess of the Dollar.
- 1:59[SPEAKER_00]: Their engagements included visits to Melbourne's Royal, children's hospital and cultural events, recognizing Aboriginal heritage.
- 2:06[SPEAKER_00]: Marco criticized social media's cruelty during a classroom discussion, stating that billion-dollar industry, predicated on cruelty to get clicks, that's not going to change.
- 2:16[SPEAKER_00]: Harry Lauded Australia's restrictions on youth access to digital platforms, saying, from a responsibility and leadership standpoint, epic.
- 2:23[SPEAKER_00]: While fans welcomed the duo, online reactions were harsh, reflecting growing skepticism about their public efforts, particularly where advocacy and monetization intersect.