Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent trip to New York City has been the talk of the town, especially after their first public appearance since the birth of their daughter, Lilibet.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in the city to attend a live concert hosted by Global Citizen, an advocacy organization dedicated to ending poverty.

However, their visit has not been without controversy, as Australian Morning Show Today hosts joked about their “woke tour” of the city.

During the show, news reader Alex Cullen reported on the couple's visit to the city and their attendance at the vaccine equality event hosted by Global Citizen.

He remarked that the event had pulled a very woke crowd of celebrities, including Ed Sheeran, Sir Elton John, and Coldplay.

Co-host Alison Langdon jokingly called out Cullen for his use of the term “woke,” hinting that he was just as politically progressive as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The event was held on Saturday, and it aimed to urge world leaders to adopt a vaccine equity policy to help end the pandemic.

The couple arrived in the city with heavy security, much more than other A-list celebrities keep with them.

Witnesses said they pulled up with tens of cars and about 20 guards, who took over tables around them trying to blend in as they enjoyed their cocktails.

According to reports, the couple might even be receiving federal protection during their visit.

One of the bodyguards escorting them around the city claimed that he works for the Department of Homeland Security, but didn't specify which agency.

In addition, multiple New York Police Department officers were spotted when they took a tour of the One World Trade Center.

Jonathan Wackrow, a former Secret Service agent, said that it was possible that HSI, Homeland Security Investigations, or other agents from another DHS agency were supplementing the State Department's protective efforts during the busy UN session, and Harry and Meghan could also have received this protection during their visit to UN.

Harry used to be protected by the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service during past official visits to the US due to his status as a working senior British royal.

Wackrow noted that though Harry and Meghan are no longer senior royals, they are still family members of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and can reasonably expect some government protection while in a high-threat environment, such as Manhattan during the General Assembly.

The couple's ongoing trip to New York appears like a royal tour for multiple reasons.

Their heavy security detail is just one of them.

They were accompanied by a large security detail even when they joined their friends Misha Nyunyu and Mikey Hess for drinks at the Swanky Bumelman's bar in the Carlisle Hotel.

It is not surprising that their visit has garnered so much attention, given that Harry and Meghan quit as senior members of the British royal family last year.

However, their ongoing activism and social justice work have kept them in the public eye.

The vaccine equality event hosted by Global Citizen is just one example of their continued efforts to make a difference in the world.

Despite the controversy surrounding their visit, the couple seemed to enjoy their time in the city.

They even visited the One World Observatory, where they took in the stunning views of the city from the top of the tower.

Overall, their trip to New York City was a success, and it showcased their ongoing commitment to making a difference in the world.

In conclusion, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's visit to New York City has been the talk of the town, with controversy surrounding their heavy security detail and their attendance at the vaccine equality event hosted by Global Citizen.

However, their ongoing activism and social justice work have kept them in the public eye, and their trip to the city was a success.

Despite the jokes made by Australian Morning Show Today hosts about their “woke tour,” the couple's continued efforts to make a difference in the world are commendable.