‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

Sydney residents express a mix of indifference and curiosity as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive for a visit, with many questioning the purpose of the trip. | Contesto: cronaca

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• ‘I don’t know why they’re coming’: Australians on Harry and Meghan's visit

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Australia, but their presence in Sydney has been met with a notable lack of enthusiasm and a palpable sense of confusion among many residents. In conversations across the city, a recurring sentiment emerged: a simple question of why the couple is visiting at all. "I don't know why they're coming," was a phrase echoed by several individuals approached for their thoughts, highlighting a disconnect between the global media spectacle surrounding the couple and the daily concerns of Australians. The visit, part of a broader tour, has reignited discussions about the couple's complex relationship with the British monarchy and their new roles as financially independent figures pursuing charitable and commercial ventures. Their departure from royal duties in 2020, often termed 'Megxit', positioned them as global celebrities operating outside the traditional structures of the Firm. This trip to Australia, a Commonwealth realm with deep historical ties to the Crown, places them in a nation that has long debated its own republican future, adding a subtle political undercurrent to what is ostensibly a philanthropic and promotional tour. For many Sydneysiders, the visit appears as an external media event with little local relevance. The indifference stems not from animosity but from a focus on domestic issues such as cost-of-living pressures, housing affordability, and climate policy. The spectacle of a royal tour, even one conducted by non-working royals, failed to capture the public imagination in a city preoccupied with its own challenges. The muted response suggests a shift in the cultural power of royalty, particularly among younger demographics for whom the institution holds diminishing fascination. The couple's activities, while not detailed in the local interactions, are understood to center on causes like the Invictus Games, which Prince Harry founded, and various philanthropic initiatives championed by the Duchess. However, the narrative surrounding their work is increasingly filtered through the lens of their lucrative media deals and the ongoing, often acrimonious, public discourse with the British press and parts of...

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