Meghan Accused of Associating Herself with Woman Who Reportedly ‘Questioned’ if Kate’s Cancer Was ‘Fake’
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The relationship between Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton has always been painted as a rivalry, even back when Prince William and Prince Harry still got along. These days, with the brothers feuding, that has been taken up a notch. And now, one particular decision of Markle is being side-eyed by people, who wonder if she’s sending a message to the Princess of Wales.
Markle is hosting a $3,000-a-head “Her Best Life Retreat” in Sydney from April 17 to 19. So far, so good. But RadarOnline is reporting that one particular Australian influencer known online as @ZandiSussex, reportedly secured tickets. And that influencer has posted repeated claims about Middleton’s cancer being “fake.”
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A source told the outlet, “The concern isn’t really about the concept of the event itself – on paper, it’s a fairly typical high-end lifestyle retreat. What’s unsettling people is the type of individuals now publicly linking themselves to it and claiming to be part of the guest list.”
The insider added, “But when someone who is associated, even loosely, with the event has a track record of promoting deeply offensive and baseless claims – particularly something as serious as questioning a cancer diagnosis – it changes how the entire project is perceived. It stops being just a wellness or branding exercise and starts to attract a very different kind of attention.”
No one’s saying Markle knows about it or personally invited this particular influencer, or that she or Prince Harry agree or endorse these views, but for some, the optics are still concerning. “That kind of association can quickly overshadow everything else. Even if there is no direct connection with Meghan or endorsement from her, the optics alone are enough to raise questions and create unease around what is supposed to be a positive, aspirational experience.”
Markle and Middleton never reportedly had a close relationship, and clashes between the two were often reported by the press. However, the two always remained cordial in public, and recent reports had even indicated Markle was looking to bridge the gap with Middleton, as a way to help Harry reconcile with his brother William. Harry met with his father, King Charles, for the first time in years last September, and is said to be planning another meeting soon. That meeting will reportedly include Harry’s kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, whom the king hasn’t seen in years.
There are no reports of a possible meeting between Harry and William.
“When individuals known for highly inflammatory or divisive online behavior are seen as part of the event, it creates a disconnect between the brand and the reality. It raises questions about how carefully the guest list has been curated and whether enough due diligence has been carried out,” insiders insisted.
“In the current climate, perception matters as much as intent. Even if the organizers had no awareness of these individuals’ views, their presence risks shifting the narrative away from what the retreat is meant to stand for, and toward controversy that could have been avoided.”
