Harry and Meghan wrapped up day one of their quasi-royal tour of Australia with an intimate gathering at a summit in Melbourne.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined guests including local radio star Michael Wipfli and his wife Lisa, an influencer - who are helming calls to ban social media for under 16s - at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit.
Meghan, 44, enjoyed her third outfit change of the day, swapping from khaki casuals into black trousers and a matching off-the shoulder top, accentuated with a gold-buckled belt.
Meanwhile, her husband twinned with his wife once again in a monochrome shirt and jeans.
The evening facilitated discussions on mental health, with the crowd hearing from both the Duke and Duchess, who have been passionate advocates of online safety.
The appearance comes amid ongoing attention around Harry and Meghan's latest visit to Australia, which has seen the couple attend a string of charity, business and cultural events across the country.
Michael shared a gallery of photos to social media from the event. gushing: 'It was such an honour to meet Prince Harry and Meghan. They were so kind, warm and authentic.'
Earlier this week, Meghan told Australians to ignore her title and 'call me Meg'
Meghan Markle and Lisa both opted for elegant gowns, with the pair smiling warmly as they joined the Sussexes for the official photographs at the Sydney gathering on Wednesday
Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli and his wife Lisa joined an elite guest list on Wednesday as they posed for photographs with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during the Nexus Summit in Sydney
The Nova presenter, 46, cut a sharp and polished figure for the occasion, stepping out in a neat black blazer paired with a light blue shirt and tailored black trousers as he stood alongside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Prince Harry, meanwhile, leaned into his signature understated style, appearing every inch the modern royal in a black dress shirt and matching black pants; keeping things sleek and monochrome for the high-profile event
It comes amid tensions over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's pseudo-royal tour Down Under
Earlier in the day, the Duchess of Sussex paid homage to Australian fashion with two elegant ensembles from the country's designers as she and Prince Harry began their four-day quasi-royal tour Down Under.
Meghan channelled sophisticated 'First Lady' style in a navy 'Priscilla Dress' from Sydney-based label Karen Gee costing £923 as she and her husband arrived at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne today.
The gown fanned out into an A-line skirt, with golden buttons adding a touch of luxury.
The rest of her look was simple, with black heels and her hair pulled back into a ponytail.
Later in the day she swapped her monochrome look for more laid-back earthy tones as she wore a khaki shirt and jacket, costing £675 and £760 respectively, from Australian designer St Agni for the couple’s visit to the National Veterans Arts Museum.
The duchess also added a £175 knitted taupe turtleneck from P. Johnson and white stilettos from her beloved Aquazzura, which were a perfect match for Harry’s military green button-up.
The Sussexes said they were delighted to be Down Under as they landed earlier in the day following a business class Qantas flight from Los Angeles - but Lilibet and Archie have stayed at home.
The Duchess of Sussex stepped out in not one but two elegant ensembles as she and Prince Harry began their four-day quasi-royal tour of Australia
Later in the day Meghan swapped her monochrome look for more laid-back earthy tones as the couple visited the National Veterans Arts Museum
A large crowd gathered at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne for Harry and Meghan's first official event of the day. Although one parent there admitted: 'I didn't even know they were coming, so I would wonder why they are actually here.'
A group of about 70 staff, parents and young patients waited in the hospital foyer for the couple, who excitedly met the crowd before visiting the Adolescent Oncology and Rehabilitation ward and taking part in a garden therapy session.
In a series of royal-style events, Meghan then went on a solo visit to a nearby homeless and domestic violence shelter where she served food to residents.
The Sussexes then went to the National Veterans Arts Museum together. When asked if they had a message for the Australian public, Harry said it was 'great' to be there, adding: 'Thanks for having us back'.
Their last visit to Australia was an official royal tour just after their 2018 wedding.
The couple insist their 2026 trip is 'privately-funded' but there is some disquiet because Australian taxpayers are due to foot the bill for some police security. Tens of thousands of people have signed a petition demanding the Sussexes cover all the costs themselves.
Harry and Meghan pose for a selfie with patients at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne on the first day of their visit
The Sussexes greet crowds during their visit to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne
Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson said: 'Victoria Police are there to provide security and safety for Victorians. So any suggestion that officers are going to be pulled off duty to provide security and protection for Harry and Meghan's visit is absolutely unacceptable.'
Libertarian MP David Limbrick said: 'If people want to spend thousands of dollars on former royals, that's fine. But Victorian taxpayers should not be on the hook to provide the security of millionaires.'
The four-day trip will also see the Sussexes attend an Invictus Australia event in Sydney before Meghan stars at the 'Her Best Life' retreat at nearby Coogee Beach.
Tickets for the weekend cost up to $3,199 AUD (£1,400) and include the chance to have a photo with the duchess and ask her questions at a gala dinner in a five-star hotel. Meghan's fee has been described as a 'fat one', and is apparently in the region of $250,000.
The couple's itinerary will also include charity and business events in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
There will apparently be no walkabouts to meet the public.
It is not known how much Harry and Meghan are being paid for their commercial events. But as they landed in the city, Melbourne local Andrew Bridge said today that the couple’s trip Down Under was clearly about 'self-promotion'.
After arriving in Australia, the couple spoke to children and posed for photographs outside the city's Royal Children's Hospital - to the surprise of some locals.
One parent, Pina Roberts, told the Daily Mail: 'I just came here and was like, what is going on?' Anything that acknowledges us (patients and parents at the hospital) is good thing.
'But I didn't even know they were coming, so I would wonder why they are actually here.'
Four-year-old patient Lily held up a hand-drawn sign that said: 'Welcome Harry and Meghan.' She presented a flower to the duchess as they arrived.
The duchess hugged Lily after being presented with the gifts and told her: 'Oh my gosh, this is so sweet. I love it.'
After being shown Lily's sign, Harry said: 'Nice to meet you, Lily. That's beautiful. How long did it take?'
The Sussexes took part in a garden therapy session with patients at the hospital, smelling plants and flowers.
Asked if he would like to take some gumtree home, Harry,jokingly said: 'I would, but I think I'd probably get arrested at some point.'
Meghan asked the patients: 'Do you find that different stories and memories come out that you weren’t expecting?'
The couple visited wards at the hospital and met patients with eating disorders.
Following the Royal Children's Hospital visit, the couple visited a women's refuge in Melbourne.
Meghan donned an apron and served frittata at the centre, run by McAuley Community Services for Women, which supports women and children experiencing family violence, homelessness and related challenges.
After serving several women, the duchess asked: ‘Is anyone else hungry?’
Meghan then sat down at a table and joined those eating, telling them: ‘We landed here this morning so my jet lag hasn’t quite hit yet.’
The centre provides round-the-clock crisis accommodation, refuge services and longer-term housing alongside programmes focused on recovery, wellbeing and independence.
While greeting crowds at the hospital, the duke hugged Christina Parkes, who works as an academic at the University of Melbourne.
Ms Parkes whose 13-year-old daughter Adelaide is a patient at the hospital said it ‘means an enormous amount’ to have the couple visit Australia.
Speaking before Harry and Meghan arrived Ms Parkes said: ‘I’m absolutely thrilled to see the couple. Harry’s grandmother actually opened the hospital originally，and her portrait and his grandfather’s portrait are in the hallway.’
Asked what she would say to the couple，she said：‘Welcome to Australia，we hope they enjoy their time here.’
‘Thank you for taking the time to visit the hospital and see the work that the doctors and nurses are doing.’
‘I cannot overstate how important the work is that they do here at the children’s hospital because my daughter wouldn’t be here without them.’