Summary
Prince Harry and Meghan took an Aboriginal walking tour in Melbourne to learn about the history and culture of Indigenous Australians. They explored traditional sites, handled a possum skin ball called a Marngrook, and heard about the recent treaty between Victoria and Aboriginal groups.
Key Facts
- Harry and Meghan joined the Scar Tree Walk, a cultural heritage tour in Melbourne led by Indigenous guides.
- The tour followed the Birrarung, the traditional name for Melbourne’s Yarra River.
- The couple handled a Marngrook, a traditional possum skin ball linked to the origin of Australian Rules Football.
- They learned how the river and land were traditionally used for fishing and hunting by Aboriginal people.
- Victoria state passed Australia’s first formal treaty with Indigenous groups in 2025, which interested the couple.
- The visit combined private charitable activities with commercial work.
- Locals and visitors met the couple during the tour and expressed positive feelings.
- Prince Harry also spoke about fatherhood and visited the Australian War Memorial during the trip.
