It's understood the couple travelled in one of the 14 first-class suites on board the Qantas A380. It's not the first time British royals have flown with the Australian airline - in 2014, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge along with Prince George flew Qantas for their Australian tour. After landing at Sydney Airport, a casually dressed Harry and Meghan walked out a back entrance at the airport to their waiting motorcade about 7.40am, holding hands and looking happy and fresh despite their long flight. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at Sydney Airport. Credit:Nine News Harry, wearing a grey jumper, placed his bag in the boot of their car and gave a thumbs up to onlookers, while Meghan was smiling and carrying two purple binders.

NSW Police cleared roads during peak hour as the royal couple was whisked to Admiralty House in Kirribilli in a white Holden sedan. Large crowds gathered outside the Governor-General's home in the hopes of glimpsing the young royals. Their motorcade arrived just after 8am. Harry and Meghan will spend the day at Admiralty House resting before their official duties begin on Tuesday. The motorcade carrying Prince Harry and Meghan Markle makes its way through peak hour traffic in Sydney. Credit:AAP The Duke and Duchess are in Australia for the Invictus Games, which starts on Saturday in Sydney, but they will also be visiting Melbourne, Dubbo, and Fraser Island. The program for their busy tour will also focus on youth leadership, the environment and conservation.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it was "so exciting" to welcome Harry and Meghan to Australia. "I have to say it's really, really a full packed visit, they will be doing so much here," Ms Berejiklian told Nine News. "There are also a few surprises which I think everybody will love. But it's really a visit with the people." Where you can see Harry and Meghan The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend a week in Australia before heading to Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. Credit:PA

The couple has no official duties on Monday to allow for some recuperation after their long-haul flight from the UK. Harry and Meghan's official duties start on Tuesday morning where the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove will welcome them to Sydney at his residence, Admiralty House. The Duke and Duchess will then go to Taronga Zoo where they will meet two koalas and their joeys, before heading to Sydney Opera House to watch Bangarra Dance Theatre in rehearsal. The pair will walk around the Opera House forecourt about midday to greet the public. Loading On Wednesday the pair will travel to Dubbo where they will visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service. They will also picnic in Victoria Park, which members of the public are invited to attend. That afternoon, Harry and Meghan will also visit a local school.

Harry and Meghan are flying to Melbourne on Thursday, and members of the public will be able to meet the couple as they walk to Government House. The couple will then attend an official reception at Government House, before visiting a social enterprise cafe, visiting a primary school and then catching a tram to South Melbourne beach where the will meet local volunteers. On Friday the Duke and Duchess will head back to Sydney to visit Bondi Beach, meeting local community groups and members of the public. Prince Harry will also climb the Harbour Bridge to raise the Invictus Flag before they attend the opening ceremony for the games on Saturday. Harry and Meghan are in Australia after attending Princess Eugenie's wedding at Windsor Castle on Friday. Credit:AP The Royals will watch some cycling and sailing events on Sunday, and attend a lunch reception hosted by Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday.