Prince Harry and his new bride Meghan will act as a huge drawcard for the world to watch Sydney and NSW as the royals visit the state in their first overseas tour as a married couple, Premier Gladys Berejiklian says.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex touched down in Sydney on Monday morning following a long-haul flight, and just days after they watched Princess Eugenie tie the knot in a lavish ceremony.
Their tour coincides with the Invictus Games in Sydney, which runs from October 20-28, and the couple will mark the games' launch and closing ceremony in the city.
Ms Berejiklian says the royal visit will have flow-on benefits and hosting the Invictus Games will also be a "huge boost" for the state.
"I hope the weather holds up because it will be a wonderful experience for everybody and what better place to be able to welcome them and hopefully we'll give them Sydney sunshine, not Melbourne rain," Ms Berejiklian told Channel Nine on Monday.
The premier said balancing security with public access to the couple wasn't easy but she felt there'd be a healthy balance.
"It's not an easy task but we know the couple love meeting people, they're very spontaneous, they want the opportunity to talk to people and I guess the police take all of that into consideration," she said.
"Safety always comes first, security comes first, but also making sure the couple have the freedom to do what they enjoy."
