Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take TV cameras on Faux Royal Aussie Tour

Unfortunately for the couple, some Australians are not feeling so welcoming towards the duo, who last visited the country in 2018 as newlyweds on their first official royal tour.

Markle infamously complained, “I can’t believe I’m not getting paid for this,” during a walk with royal fans, as reported by Valentine Low in his 2022 book Courtiers.

Now many citizens want to be assured that their tax dollars will not support their visit as private citizens.

A petition started with a demand that “Australian taxpayers should not be expected to fund security, logistics or government coordination” for a “private celebrity visit” by the couple. There are currently more than 8,000 signatures.

Both Harry and Markle make money while speaking Down Under at private events.

The California native is charging her most ardent fans nearly $2,300 each for VIP tickets to the “Her Best Life” women’s retreat in Sydney, including a group photo with Markle, who will give a short speech.

The former cable TV actress reportedly earns a $1 million payday, with “first class travel and security” and staying in “the finest hotels.”

Harry will give a speech on mental health in the workplace in Melbourne, where his top tickets will cost more than $1,600.