Meghan Markle’s $3,200 Sydney Retreat Sold Access. The Wellness Was Just Packaging
By Niel Randi
Published on April 18, 2026.
Meghan Markle's $3,200 Sydney retreat, Her Best Life, was criticized for selling access to women who paid up to A$3,199 for a luxury wellness weekend built around proximity to the Duchess of Sussex. The ticket price included two nights of accommodation, sound healing, meditation, cocktails, a disco, and a fireside-style conversation with Meghan. However, Meghan's brief role in the retreat was brief, making it appear more public. Critics argue that the retreat sold wellness for proximity to a title rather than the title. The Australian trip has been described as a "faux royal tour" as it combines private meetings, philanthropic stops, and commercial appearances while Meghan and Prince Harry still use their royal titles in a country where King Charles remains head of state. The retreat itself continued after Meghan left, with the stadium photos showing her attending a rugby match the same evening. Critics have also highlighted that the branding of the retreat as a brand expansion.
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