Meghan Markle seems to be unfazed by her critics as she is reportedly moving ahead with big plans before arriving in Sydney next week.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be visiting Down Under for the first time since their royal tour in 2018 and the couple are hoping to make the most out of this opportunity.

This is considered a private visit, as the Sussexes will be going on their own accord for business, hence there is government involvement in the matter. Still, Buckingham Palace was informed of it prior to it being announced to the public.

As the royal family grapples with his slew of troubles following the Andrew-Esptein scandal, there has been a drop in the public view and Australia in particular has seen growing anti-monarchy movements recently. Meghan is hoping to turn that into her favour.

“It’s no secret that a lot of people in Australia aren’t exactly fans of the Royal Family, just look at how much traction the anti-monarchist movement has over there,” an insider told Heat magazine.

She’s convinced that they can tap into that sentiment and position themselves as the modern alternative to the royal family.”

The insider claimed that the As Ever founder is taking that as “massive green light” and believes that people will be “automatically” far more receptive to her and Harry than they are in England.

“She really feels she can be the new queen of hearts down under,” the source said, adding that Meghan sees a “huge market” in Australia with “serious money”.

They continued, ‘She’s already secured a bunch of trademarks so that she can launch her products and she’s very excited about the potential.”

Meghan is likely to be testing the waters during this visit. Reports earlier this year claimed that Meghan has a massive stock of products and she plans on going international, which is why she allegedly cut ties with Netflix for her lifestyle brand.

Ryan Seacrest has revealed that his biggest relationship red flags often come down to simple manners and morning routines, admitting that he even uses a secret “exercise test” to vet potential partners. 

Speaking on his radio show On Air With Ryan Seacrest, the 51-year-old Wheel of Fortune star explained that he pays close attention to how a date interacts with the world when they are out for a run or a bike ride.

For Seacrest, failing to acknowledge a stranger’s “good morning” on a path is a major warning sign, as he believes being polite to people you pass is a fundamental trait he looks for in a partner.

Beyond basic social etiquette, the veteran broadcaster has some very specific requirements for how a significant other should handle their mornings. 

He considers it a massive green flag if a partner drinks their coffee black, specifically requesting they avoid “milks and stuff” in their brew. 

Despite getting some playful pushback from his co-hosts, Tanya Rad and Sisanie, Seacrest doubled down on his preference for a fellow black coffee drinker. 

He also has no patience for jarring wake-up calls, insisting that a “hardcore alarm” is a turn-off; instead, he prefers a “chimey” or pleasant sound to start the day.

Timing is another area where Seacrest has a strict limit, stating that anyone interested in him needs to be able to get ready in less than 27 minutes. 

He was quite precise about the number, noting that while 30 minutes is too long and 25 is perhaps too short, 27 is the sweet spot for a green flag.

Having spent over an hour waiting for partners in the past, he questioned what people could possibly be doing in front of a mirror for 90 minutes.

He joked that by the time some people are finished, the “window” for the day’s activities has completely closed and it’s time for him to head back to work.

These dating insights come as Seacrest has been single for a while following his quiet split from model Aubrey Paige in April 2024, after three years together.