{"id":610041,"date":"2026-04-16T05:26:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:26:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/610041\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T05:26:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T05:26:17","slug":"harry-and-meghan-australia-tour-2026-nexus-summit-with-michael-wippa-wipfli-and-lisa-wipfli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/610041\/","title":{"rendered":"Harry and Meghan Australia Tour 2026: Nexus Summit with Michael Wippa Wipfli and Lisa Wipfli"},"content":{"rendered":"

Radio star \ufeffMichael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli<\/a> and his wife Lisa joined an elite group for an event with Prince Harry<\/a> and Meghan<\/a>, Duchess of Sussex, on Wednesday night. <\/p>\n

The radio host, 46, snapped selfies with the royals \ufeffat the Nexus Summit in Melbourne, \ufeffwhich appeared to be hosted by lawyer and co-president of the United Israel Appeal Women’s Division, Amanda Smorgon, in her home.<\/p>\n

Both Wippa and his wife shared posts from the night on social media, gushing about meeting the couple. <\/p>\n

Watch the video above\ufeff.<\/p>\n

\"PrinceRadio host Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli had a surprise run-in with Prince Harry and Meghan during their Australian tour. (Instagram\/@wippa1)<\/p>\n

Lisa shared on her Instagram stories, “It was such an honour to meet Prince Harry and Meghan. They were so kind, warm and authentic.’<\/p>\n

She added that the evening was \ufeff”An intimate event full of interesting and inspiring people who are driven to make a positive impact on the world.”<\/p>\n

Meghan wore an off-the-shoulder top paired with black trousers and strappy heels. Meanwhile, Prince Harry kept it casual with a black shirt, jeans, and sneakers.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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\"LisaLisa Wipfli and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the Nexus Summit in Melbourne April 15 2026 (Instagram\/@wippa1)<\/p>\n

\ufeffThe Nexus summit describes itself as “The leading global community of the next-gen philanthropists, impact investors and innovators accelerating social good throughout the world.<\/p>\n

The radio star and the Duke of Sussex appeared to connect on the topic of digital wellbeing. <\/p>\n

Wippa shared another snap of Prince Harry gesturing mid-conversation with him and his wife.<\/p>\n

“A passionate topic for @sussexroyal. Great talking @36monthsofficial and digital wellbeing for kids,” read Wippa’s caption.<\/p>\n

\"PrincePrince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the Nexus Summit in Melbourne April 15 2026 (Instagram\/@wippa1)<\/p>\n

The Aussie couple are vocal advocates for the digital safety of children, with Wippa having co-founded 36 Months, which was the driving force behind Australia’s \ufeffhistoric under 16 social media ban earlier this year.<\/p>\n

The organisation successfully raised the minimum age for children’s social media engagement by 36 months, from 13 to 16 years of age.<\/p>\n

\"PrincePrince Harry Meghan at nexus summit melbourne Australian tour 2026 (Instagram\/@lisawipfli)<\/p>\n

The royal couple will\ufeff today be embarking on the third day of their four-day “non-royal” tour of Australia.<\/p>\n

Yesterday the couple parted ways\ufeff, with Harry visiting Whitten Oval and the AFL’s Western Bulldogs team to help highlight its Movember campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He then made his way to Canberra to visit the Australian War Memorial, meet indigenous veterans, and attend the daily Last Post ceremony and a reception for Invictus Australia.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Meghan remained in Melbourne\ufeff and was rumoured to have been holding a series of private business meetings \ufeff\ufeffas she prepares to launch her lifestyle brand As Ever<\/a> in Australia.<\/p>\n

The couple will reconvene on Thursday for joint events.\ufeff<\/p>\n

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