Meghan Markle, Jackie O meet at Her Best Life retreat

Fans were shocked after seeing two of Australia’s most high-profile women together at the same event.

Jackie O.Hendersonin her first appearance since her legal battle with ARN, the Her Best Life Retreat at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach with Gemma O’Neill, her best friend, manager and co-podcast host, where none other than MeghanThe Duchess of Sussex addressed those present.

The radio host and her daughter Kitty had a chat with the royal family, although she was absent during Meghan’s Q&A session.

Henderson later appeared to introduce Dr. Justine Corry at the beginning of her seminar.

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Fans were left furious after Meghan left the highly anticipated event after just two hours.

The 44-year-old dropped by the exclusive retreat, for which attendees paid up to $3,199, around 5 p.m., along with her husband, Prince Harry.

The royal family took part in a question-and-answer session at the event where phones were not allowed, and spoke candidly about the challenges of life in public. She described it as “very difficult” because of the intense criticism she faces.

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She also acknowledged the “amazing moments” she has experienced since meeting Harry, including their wedding and having their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

After two hours, the mother-of-two made a brief appearance at the gala dinner before heading to Allianz Stadium with Prince Harry, where she watched with fans as the NSW Waratahs took on Moana Pasifika.

Many fans disagreed that the royal family only spent two hours with the 300 people who had spent thousands of euros on a ticket.

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“Why didn’t Meghan Markle share a meal with women who paid $3,000 to spend ‘retreat’ time with her? How is that kind?” someone wrote on social media.

“How ridiculous, they advertised it as if she was spending the whole weekend with them,” he said, while another added: “2 hours? I thought it was a weekend retreat? WOW!”

Meghan’s team has since responded, telling Hello! in a statement: “It was always confirmed that Meghan would only be attending the retreat for her Q&A portion of the weekend. She loved talking to Gemma in front of such an engaging audience.”

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