She also mentioned that the trip had been rescheduled at the last minute. “We were booked to fly on the Friday but changed our minds and decided to wait one more day and made the change late Thursday night.”
In a follow-up comment, Parkhurst described both Harry and Meghan as warm and kind, saying they were “very nice” and “sweet to everyone and each other.” She added that Harry agreed to take a selfie with her to remember the moment.
Harry and Meghan’s recent Australia visit
The encounter came shortly after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle completed a four-day visit to Australia, their first since their 2018 royal tour. During the trip, they traveled to cities including Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra, focusing on causes such as mental health, veterans’ support, and community resilience.
They also visited the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne and took part in events with Invictus Australia, including a boat outing on Sydney Harbour.
Viral moment at Bondi Beach
One of the most talked-about moments from the trip happened at Bondi Beach. While the couple met with volunteer first responders connected to a past attack, a video circulated online showing an unexpected scene.