A recently surfaced video captures a lighthearted exchange between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their visit to Bondi Beach in Sydney last week.

Bondi Beach Visit & Playful Interaction

The couple met with survivors of the December terror attack and first responders. As Meghan Markle said goodbye to an Australian lifeguard, Prince Harry playfully urged her to ‘easy, easy’ while she warmly embraced him, drawing laughter from onlookers.

From Beach to ‘Megstock’

Following the emotional engagements, the Sussexes departed for ‘Megstock,’ a retreat with a reported £1,700 per head price tag.

Controversy Over Outfit Advertisement

The Bondi Beach visit also sparked controversy when Meghan Markle’s outfit, valued at approximately $2,000, was advertised for sale on OneOff, a fashion platform in which she has an investment and receives a commission on sales.

Criticism and Removal of Advertisement

This led to accusations of commercializing royal status and exploiting a sensitive situation for financial gain. The original advertisement was quietly removed and replaced with a different image of the Duchess.

Royal Expert Weighs In

Royal expert Richard Palmer suggested the incident demonstrates the Sussexes’ attempts to monetize their royal brand. He noted that their royal status, as the King’s son and daughter-in-law, means any perceived exploitation reflects negatively on the monarchy, despite them not being publicly funded.

Focus on Support and Remembrance

Meghan embraced Jessica Chapnik Kahn, a terror attack survivor, and spoke with the lifeguards who responded to the incident. All of Meghan’s outfits from the Australian tour were promptly uploaded to OneOff, with the Duchess receiving a percentage of any sales.