Article continues below advertisementMeghan Markle is said to be "deludedly optimistic" after what critics have labeled a "faux royal" tour of Australia, with insiders telling OK! she views the trip as a personal triumph despite mounting skepticism - and believes it proves she and Prince Harry can thrive without the backing of The Firm.The 44-year-old duchess and her husband, the 41-year-old Duke of Sussex, infamously quit official royal duties in 2020 and have since built a new life in California while pursuing independent media and philanthropic ventures.