Harry attempts an Australian accent in war memorial speech

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15 Apr 2026 • 7:09 PM MYT
The Independent
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Harry attempts an Australian accent in war memorial speech

  • The Duke of Sussex delivered a speech at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, where he praised the Invictus Games and attempted an Australian accent.
  • During his visit, he made an Acknowledgement of Country, toured the memorial, laid a wreath, and attended a Last Post Ceremony honouring Lieutenant Irene Ada Singleton.
  • He announced the inaugural Invictus Australia Sports Festival would take place later this year in Perth and discussed bids for future Invictus Games in 2029 and 2031.
  • The Duke highlighted Australia's significant contribution to the Invictus movement, saying it has set a benchmark for other nations.
  • Separately, the Duchess of Sussex was announced as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia and joined the fashion discovery platform OneOff as a participant and investor.

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