Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing for a quasi-royal visit to Australia, though elements of their itinerary are already sparking online backlash. Markle will lead an exclusive women’s retreat, while her husband is slated to speak at a mental health summit. Yet, speculation is growing that organizers may prefer to keep it quiet following a journalist’s claim that she was denied entry despite shelling out thousands to attend. Reports also indicate the Australia tour could already be encountering other initial hurdles. Harry’s summit prices were reportedly cut due to sluggish sales, while Markle’s retreat—first touted as sold out—later quietly released more rooms. The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly dejected after her Netflix series was canceled amid the couple’s financial woes. A Journalist Was Allegedly Denied Entry To Meghan Markle Event. MEGA. Ahead of Prince Harry and Markle’s so-called “non-royal” trip to Australia, their itinerary has been creating a lot of buzz on social media. Harry is scheduled to give a keynote speech on mental health at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne. Meghan Markle will lead the “Her Best Life” women’s retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach. That said, her event has faced criticism after Australian journalist Ariana Pezeshki alleged that organizers barred her from attending due to her job, according to 7News Magazine. Journalist Says She Paid $2.7K For Meghan’s Retreat. MEGA. Pezeshki stated that she shelled out $2,699 for the opportunity to hear the former “Suits” actress speak, plus extras like a yoga class and a private dinner. But she says the organizers refunded her money and canceled her event access upon learning about her job. Pezeshki noted that multiple elements of the ordeal set off warning signs. Consequently, she asked for a tax invoice but got an email stating she was no longer permitted to attend. She stated that the organizers then began referring to the retreat as a “closed-door experience.”
