Meghan Markle will join Jackie ‘O’ Henderson’s bestie Gemma O’Neill in Sydney later this year, headlining an exclusive gala dinner as part of O’Neill’s Her Best Life luxury wellness retreat.
The Duchess of Sussex has been confirmed as the centrepiece guest at the intimate weekend event, which will be held at the beachfront InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach.
The appearance will see Meghan take part in an in-person conversation at a gala dinner, the highlight of the retreat, which brings together the Her Best Life community for a weekend of wellness sessions, conversations and social events.
Tickets for a VIP experience will set you back $3,199 per person (twin share), and they include:
• Seating at a table in front of two rows for the gala dinner with Markle
• Group table photo with Markle
• An exclusive VIP goodie bag
• Premium ocean view hotel room (twin share)
• All weekend inclusions: A powerful women’s session with renowned psychologist Dr Justine Corry, meditation and manifestation session with Gemma, yoga session to start the day, and more.
A headline guest
The company’s website says the event is designed as “an intimate luxury weekend by the ocean designed to bring women together for powerful conversations, relaxation, laughter and unforgettable experiences.”
It continues: “The highlight of the weekend will be an in-person conversation and gala dinner with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. An intimate gala like no other.”
Across the weekend, attendees will take part in sessions, including a women’s psychology workshop with psychologist Dr Justine Corry, as well as yoga, sound healing, shared meals and social gatherings, including a dance-floor disco night.
The retreat is positioned as an opportunity for women to step away from everyday routines and reconnect.
“This is your chance to step away from everyday life and spend a weekend focusing on connection, growth, joy and celebration.”
“Come by yourself, come with your best friend, or bring a whole group of your favourite women.”
On background
The announcement also comes amid ongoing industry attention around the future of the long-running KIIS FM breakfast partnership with Kyle Sandilands, which has faced upheaval in recent days following Sandilands’ suspension from the network.
The fallout began after an on-air clash between the pair in February that left Henderson visibly upset and ultimately led to the KIIS FM breakfast show being pulled from the air.
ARN later suspended Sandilands for two weeks over what it described as “serious misconduct”, while Henderson’s contract with the network was terminated.
Sandilands has since apologised publicly and said he hopes to return to broadcasting, describing Henderson as one of the most important people in his life after more than two decades working together on air.
He’s since released a statement insisting he had not breached his contract and urging ARN to allow him to return to the air.
He said he wanted to speak “directly to my listeners” about the situation and maintained the dispute could have been resolved privately rather than through corporate intervention