Meghan Markle’s wellness retreat in Sydney has yet to sell out, with remaining spots available just 72 hours before the event kicks off.
The women-only gathering, titled “Her Best Life” and costing £1,400 per attendee, was unveiled more than a month ago but has not reached capacity despite being limited to 300 guests.
Organisers initially declared tickets “exhausted” in late March, only to release additional rooms on April 6.
On Instagram, the “Her Best Life” account announced “final last-minute availability” for three single rooms and two doubles at the five-star Intercontinental Hotel at Coogee Beach.
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The caption read: “Guest list now closing – final availability due to movement. See you ladies this weekend!! Can’t wait!”
The standard package contains access to the duchess’s fireside chat, all scheduled activities, and twin-share accommodation at the beachfront venue.
Those opting for the VIP tier at £1,700 receive private rooms and guaranteed group photographs with Meghan.
Standard ticket holders may photograph the stage featuring Meghan and co-organiser Gemma O’Neill afterwards.
Meghan Markle arrived in Australia on Monday with Prince Harry
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Meanwhile, VIP guests receive dedicated photo sessions with details provided upon arrival.
The retreat has been mired in controversy beyond ticket sales difficulties.
Security fears have intensified after online trolls announced intentions to infiltrate the private gathering.
One individual claimed to have secured a spot for a friend, writing: “Good luck figuring out who it is, Meghan.”
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The user suggested they possessed “button cameras” and “meta glasses” to covertly record proceedings.
However, several fans of the duchess took to social media to outline their excitement at being selected to meet the 44-year-old.
One wrote on X: “So very excited to be selected to attend Meghans retreat weekend in Sydney. I am still pinching myself.
“Can’t wait to meet Meghan and the 3 lovely ladies I know that were chosen. A once in a lifetime time experience.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are staying in Australia until April 19
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Another said: “I’m still pinching myself. Beyond grateful to have been offered a ticket to the Her Best Life Retreat in Sydney where Meghan will be the headline speaker!!! Along with 3 incredible #SussexSquad ladies – what an opportunity.”
A third commented: “Drumroll please! I’m so excited to share that I got a ticket to the Girls’ Weekend with Meghan!!!
“Yes, I’ll be inside and will make sure to bring you updates. AND I went VIP so our table gets a photo with Meghan. Let’s go!”
Someone else added: “Living my best life in April with 3 amazing #SussexSquad Besties who will join me in Sydney to meet The Duchess of Sussex herself and 296 other amazing women. This is our time to celebrate our lives and to meet Gemma & Alex who has organised this event.”
The retreat alone is expected to generate nearly £630,000 in ticket revenue. Prince Harry is also scheduled to address the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne, where tickets range from £525 to £1,250.