Although Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and his wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, may be known today for their many journeys across the world, it may come as a surprise to learn that in 2003, when the young prince, then 19 years old, moved to Australia to work on a cattle ranch. This came immediately after Harry graduated from Eton College and decided to take a gap year in lieu of continuing his education.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Harry worked in Queensland as a jackaroo — a word originating in Queensland meant to describe a young man training to become the overseer/manager of a ranch. Of course, that didn’t end up becoming Harry’s destiny, as he didn’t stay on the job very long. However, he did have fond memories of his time in Australia, saying at the time, “It’s a great country. I have had a great time working out here, meeting people, and learning a bit about how to be a jackaroo,” (per Hello!).
Before he turned 20 years old, Harry had already moved to a different country. According to Glamour, the duke’s time in Australia was cut short due to the overwhelming press attention that made it too difficult to leave the house. As such, he decided to journey to Africa soon after.
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