Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were snubbed by the Irwin family in Australia because they are ‘staunch monarchists and fiercely loyal to The Firm’ and didn’t want to upset Prince William, it has been claimed Down Under.
The Duchess of Sussex, 44, had reportedly hoped to spend time with celebrity conservationist Robert Irwin, 22, and his family at Australia Zoo in Queensland – but were reportedly rebuffed.
The alleged snub came as an exclusive poll for The Mail on Sunday revealed how an overwhelming four-to-one majority of Britons are opposed to the Sussexes using their titles for commercial gain.
The couple’s tour of Australia last week see-sawed between royal-style charity events and money-spinning commercial appearances where they were accused of using the country as a personal ‘ATM’ to ‘fund that 16-bedroom house they have in Montecito’.
The Irwins have joined with the Royal Family for a number of official engagements over the past decade including with King Charles, then the Prince of Wales, in 2018.
Most recently Robert, son of Steve Irwin, flew to South Africa to support Prince William’s Earthshot Prize in 2024 as his role as ambassador for the award.
But according to an Australian women’s weekly magazine, while the Irwins have ‘no ill-will’ towards the Sussexes, ‘it wasn’t possible’ to meet with Meghan and Harry on their four-day tour of Australia last week.
‘Aligning with the Irwins’ worthy causes is something that Meghan and Harry could be on board with,’ an insider told New Idea magazine.
However, the meeting did not go ahead, with New Idea reporting the Irwins politely declined the invitation, in part because they are monarchists.
‘They meant no ill-will towards the Sussexes, but at the end of the day they are all staunch monarchists and fiercely loyal to The Firm,’ an insider told the publication.
They added that Robert was particularly close to Harry’s brother William, as an ambassador for his Earthshot Prize, and didn’t want to upset the Prince of Wales by appearing to side with Meghan.
‘It just wasn’t possible,’ a source added.
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Meghan Markle was reportedly left disappointed after the Irwin family opted not to meet her and Prince Harry during their current Australian tour (pictured together at Swinburne University of Technology on Thursday)
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New Idea reported the Irwins politely declined the invitation due to their strong ties as monarchists. Pictured: Robert Irwin and Prince William in 2024
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