Meghan’s Australian retreat faces backlash over conspiracy theory

The influencer in question has previously described Catherine’s diagnosis as “fake” and continued to repeat the claim online, among other inflammatory statements about the royal family. While there is no suggestion that Markle or Prince Harry, 41, are aware of or endorse such views, the association has sparked criticism of the retreat’s vetting process.

Another source said: “There is a growing view among those seeing this happening that the wider implications have not been fully considered.

“The retreat is clearly intended to promote ideas of empowerment, wellbeing and positivity, but that message can quickly become diluted if the people publicly associated with it do not reflect the same values.”

The insider noted: “When individuals known for their highly inflammatory or divisive online behavior are seen as part of the event, it creates a disconnect between the brand and reality. It raises questions about how carefully the guest list has been curated and whether sufficient due diligence has been carried out.

“In the current climate, perception is as important as intention. Even if the organizers were unaware of the views of these individuals, their presence risks shifting the narrative from what the retreat is intended for, to controversies that could have been avoided.”