Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent their first night in Sydney as their four-day whirlwind Australian tour wraps up.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were all smiles as they touched down in Sydney on Thursday night before being whisked into a waiting car to be taken to the InterContinental Sydney in Coogee.
Friday is the final day on their official itinerary.
Meghan started the day with a short stroll along the Tamarama to Bronte coastal walk. before returning to the hotel, where there is a heavy police presence.
The couple will later take a sailing trip around Sydney Harbour with Invictus Australia, and tonight, attend Super Rugby match between NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium.
Meghan will also make a money-spinning appearance at the women-only 'Her Best Life' retreat at the InterContinental Sydney.
Tickets for the weekend cost up to $3,199 AUD (£1,400) with those who paid the extra £264 for a ticket allowed the chance to have a table photo.
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22:31
Meghan starts the day with coastal walk ahead of Her Best Life retreat appearance
Meghan has started her first day in Sydney with a stroll along the Tamarama to Bronte coastal walk.
The Duchess of Sussex donned a blue baseball cap and big sunnies on the walk, where she was joined by close friend Markus Anderson.
Surrounded by NSW Police protection, she was casually dressed in a black coat, leggings and sneakers, with her hair tied back in a ponytail.
It's understood that Meghan only did a small section of the coastal stretch before she was ushered back to a waiting car when she was spotted by the media.
The stretch is part of the iconic 1.4km Bondi to Tamarama coast walk.
Meghan will later join Harry on a sailing trip around Sydney Harbour with Invictus Australia, and tonight, attend a Super Rugby match between NSW Waratahs and Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium.
Meghan will also make a money-spinning appearance at the women-only 'Her Best Life' retreat at the luxury five-star InterContinental Sydney in Coogee, where the couple are staying.
Tickets for the weekend cost up to $3,199 AUD (£1,400) with those who paid the extra £264 for a ticket allowed the chance to have a table photo.
Harry and Meghan arrived in Sydney last night where they checked into InterContinental Sydney before heading out for a late-night dinner at Mimis.
Sources said the couple sat with a group and appeared relaxed and laughing.
A heavy police presence was seen outside the hotel on Friday morning.
There are at least six police protection vehicles parked outside, along with three other general duties cars with uniformed NSW police officers.
Both NSW Police and Victoria Police confirmed last week that they would pay for their protection of the couple during their four-day tour of Australia.
00:39
Harry and Meghan head to Bondi
Meghan and Harry have arrived at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club to meet with heroes of the Bondi massacre.
A heavy NSW Police and private security presence guarded the doors as the duke and duchess met 40 surf life savers.
Some of those lifesavers were among the first responders to the Bondi terrorist attack, where 15 innocent lives were killed and dozens more were injured on December 14.
Harry and Meghan then emerged to watch a surf club demonstration.
Shannon Frost (pictured below), the wife of surf lifesaver Jason, told Daily Mail that Meghan stopped to pat her dog Lolly on the way into the the venue.
The visit was kept tightly under wraps and was not listed on the couple's official itinerary.
00:12
'Mutual friend' who brokered Meghan's $3,000-a-head retreat unmasked on coastal walk
The influential 'mutual friend' who brokered Meghan Markle's $3,000-a-head appearance at a women's retreat in Sydney today has been pictured in the eastern suburbs hours before the event is due to begin.
Markus Anderson, one of Meghan's closest confidants who played a crucial role in her early romance with Prince Harry, was spotted doing the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk on Friday morning with the Duchess, accompanied by NSW Police protection.
Gemma O'Neill, the organiser of the 'Her Best Life' retreat for which Meghan is rumoured to be receiving a $250,000 appearance fee, earlier this week revealed that the former Suits actress was involved as a favour to her 'mutual friend'.
His appearance in Sydney today all but confirms that Anderson is that friend.
Anderson is a high-ranking executive with the Soho House group of private members' clubs, and O'Neill is on the board of Soho House Sydney, which is expected to open at the end of this year or early 2027.
On Friday morning, Meghan was seen enjoying the picturesque scenes of Sydney's most famous walking track with Anderson.
However, security rushed them into a waiting car when they spotted media nearby.
Meghan has been close friends with Anderson, who is Canadian, since her days as a B-list actress playing a supporting role in Suits, which was filmed in Toronto.
The influential 'mutual friend' who brokered Meghan Markle's $3,000-a-head appearance at a women's retreat in Sydney today has been pictured in the eastern suburbs.
23:50
Harry and Meghan prepare for second Sydney Harbour visit
Harry and Meghan will sail around Sydney Harbour with Invictus Australia later today.
The Australian arm of the international sporting event hopes to bring the games back Down Under in 2031.
It's not the couple's first visit to Sydney Harbour.
They were newlyweds and still senior working members of the royal family when they first visited the iconic harbour in 2018 during the Invictus Games (pictured below).
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex cheered on competitors in the Invictus sailing finals, as they chatted animatedly with fellow sailors aboard the sailboat Hunky Dory.
Organisers are hoping for better conditions than last time after the couple copped a drenching on the breezy boat ride.
“We’re still apologising,' Invictus Australia chief executive Michael Hartung told Nine Newspapers.
'Our fingers are crossed for some good weather.'
23:12
How Aussies who forked out $3,200 for tickets to Meghan's 'Her Best Life' weekend retreat were royally ripped off
Hundreds of Aussies who camped out to score a front row seat to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's engagements this week have scored better photos - for free - than those who paid thousands to attend Meghan's exclusive retreat.
Meghan and Harry have posed for countless selfies for Aussies waiting outside their official tour stops in Melbourne and Canberra since touching down on Tuesday.
The fact is likely stinging to those who paid $3,199 for a VIP ticket to Meghan's Australian 'Her Best Life' event at the five-star InterContinental Coogee Beach hotel from Friday to Sunday.
Standard tickets for the retreat cost $2,699 each for a twin share room.
Those paying $3,199 for a VIP ticket are entitled to a 'group table photo' with Meghan as well as a solo premium hotel room and an 'exclusive VIP goodie bag'.
Meghan Markle fans who paid extra for the VIP package at her retreat could be feeling a little sour after seeing photos of the couple's tour so far.
23:01
Tough rules for attendees at Meghan's Best Life retreat
No media, no phones, and no recording.
There are the strict rules for women who forked out thousands to attend the Her Best Life retreat headlined by Meghan at the InterContinental Sydney in Coogee.
Meghan will make a short appearance at the a short appearance at the retreat organised by Australian radio presenter Jackie 'O' Henderson and her manager Gemma O'Neill.
Some guests are paying $3199 to be in the room and get a “group table photo” with the Duchess.
Attendees will undergo rigorous security clearance before the 'inspiring live conversation' during which the use of phones is strictly prohibited.
'Much like our previous events, and in keeping with our usual policy, this is a strict no phones, no recording moment for the duration of the interview,' the itinerary states.
'We promise it's worth it - this is about being fully present, soaking it all in, and it's also a non-negotiable security requirement.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently embarking on a four-day quasi-royal tour Down Under that some have suggested is a 'money-making' exercise in 'self promotion'.
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