Meghan Markle‘s presence does not come cheap!
The mother-of-two is set to appear at a retreat in Australia next month, and fans eager to see her will have to dig deep into their pockets to make that happen.
Meghan Markle’s planned appearance comes on the heels of her recently dissolved partnership with streaming giant Netflix, which also spelled the end of her lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan.”
Meghan Markle’s Fans Need To Spend More Than A Thousand Dollars To See Her
The Duchess of Sussex has given her admirers the rare chance of enjoying a one-on-one meeting with her at the “Her Best Life” weekend retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach resort in Australia in March 2026.
The event will give attendees the opportunity to listen to Meghan share her thoughts with the popular podcast co-host, Gemma O’Neill, and Jackie ‘O’ Henderson. Other side attractions at the event include a gala dinner, a session with a psychologist to help them meditate and manifest, alongside other fun activities.
Owners of the VIP tickets will get to enjoy a group photograph with the royal and enjoy the view from the first two rows of the dinner. As shared by TMZ, attendees will spend around $1,930 for an Early Bird ticket while the VIP package costs about $2,288.
Harry & Meghan’s Upcoming Australian Tour May Encounter Some Glitches
The couple, who exited the United Kingdom in 2020 for a life outside royal obligations in the United States, are currently preparing for a tour around Sydney and Melbourne in April. As noted by The Blast, the tour will be a mix of private, professional, and charitable engagements. The upcoming tour comes months after the couple visited the Za’atari Refugee Camp last month, where they met displaced families and youths in Jordan.
However, the couple has been warned that their return to Australia this time around, since their 2018 wedding, may not be received with much warmth compared to the first time. Observers have noted that public perception towards the couple has changed over time, and these biases may play a role in how they would be perceived on this trip.
“I think there will be plenty of monarchists and republicans who won’t welcome Harry and Meghan’s visit. Any ‘royal’ visit, even by members of the family who no longer represent the king, will inevitably create debate about the monarchy,” an observer explained. Meghan’s planned trip to Australia comes on the heels of her recently “adjusted” partnership with Netflix, which may escalate into a massive expansion of her “As Ever” brand into the global market.
Why Meghan Markle And Netflix Parted Ways
Meghan and Netflix’s collaboration for the launch of her “As Ever” brand took the world by storm; however, the tone changed backstage, with the company’s executives expressing reservations about the brand. As noted by The Blast, an insider affirmed that the company struggled to see a connection between Meghan’s lifestyle brand and its goals as an entertainment giant.
The product line, which ranged from jams, flower sprinkles, candles, and wines, did not click with Netflix’s audience. The insider emphasized that Netflix was not happy, and they had initially played with the idea of featuring Meghan’s products in their physical retail locations planned for Dallas or Philadelphia.
In the insider’s words, “They were not happy with the fact that no one really cared about the brand, so when they were looking to create As Ever areas in Netflix House, there was no appetite for it.” The source added that the concept did not align with their successful projects like “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things,” or “Bridgerton.”
The Duchess And Netflix Appeared Positive About The End Of Their Partnership
In their respective statements, Netflix and “As Ever” reassured the public that the move was necessary for the growth of Meghan’s brand and the greater good of Netflix. A spokesperson of “As Ever” expressed that the brand is grateful for Netflix’s partnership through the launch and their first year together.
The statement emphasized that the brand is fully ready to move forward on its own, keying into earlier claims that the Duchess of Sussex believed that Netflix was being too cautious about the approach with the brand, and she needed to expand.
Netflix also expressed the same energy in their statement, praising Meghan’s creativity and passion for elevating ordinary moments into beautiful memories through the “As Ever” brand. Netflix added that Meghan will become solely responsible for growing the brand and taking it into its new chapter, while they will always cheer for her.
Meghan Markle’s Camp Addressed Her Brand Expansion Rumors
In the spirit of the most recent move from Netflix and “As Ever,” speculations emerged that the former actress is now looking to establish her brand’s presence in Australia rather than the United Kingdom.
All fingers point to the complicated relationship between Meghan, Harry, and the royal family as the likely reason for her not venturing into the U.K. market. A source from the brand, however, clarified that while growth and international expansion are a part of the plan, the direction and timeline have not been decided.
The source stressed that no decision has been made on entering new markets because it is a process, but the company is excited to explore this phase as it proceeds. Meghan’s lifestyle brand launched last April in the United States, and the first batch of products dropped alongside the release of the first season of her lifestyle series on Netflix.
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