Duke of Sussex champions men's mental health at Movember event

Prince Harry made a high-profile solo appearance on Tuesday, visiting the Movember headquarters at Mission Whitten Oval in Melbourne.

The Duke of Sussex, 41, met with representatives of the Western Bulldogs, a professional Australian rules football club, to highlight global efforts in improving men's health.

During the engagement, the club presented the Duke with two royal blue jerseys emblazoned with the names "Archie" and "Lilibet" for his children.

The event featured a practical introduction to "footy," where players Tom Liberatore, Adam Treloar, and Matthew Kennedy provided a coaching session.

Treloar praised the royal's technique, noting, "Prince Harry’s kicking form was good."

Beyond the sport, the Duke participated in a serious discussion regarding the Movember Institute’s latest research on fatherhood and mental health.

Addressing a group of local fathers, he offered words of solidarity, stating, "You’re not alone." He emphasised the importance of breaking cultural stigmas, adding, "To the dads and soon-to-be dads: yes, it’s messy. You’ll have a rollercoaster of emotions — and don’t judge yourself."

This visit reinforces the Duke’s long-standing commitment to the charity, following a previous engagement with the Movember Institute in New York City in October 2025.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived in Australia on Tuesday for a series of engagements, including visits to the Royal Children’s Hospital.

The Duke is now scheduled to travel to Canberra to attend a reception for Invictus Australia and visit the Australian War Memorial.