$3,200 to Meet Meghan: Duchess's Exclusive Sydney Retreat Sparks Questions
I am standing across the street from a five-star hotel in Sydney. I am wearing sunglasses and a large hat. My goal is to see Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
She is the special guest at a secretive women's wellness retreat. The event is the final stop of her four-day tour of Australia with Prince Harry.
Tickets for this "girls' weekend like no other" cost $3,200. For that price, attendees get a one-hour meeting with the Duchess.
The high cost raises questions. It comes as Meghan expands her commercial profile with other appearances. She recently served as a guest judge on a cooking show and joined an artificial intelligence fashion platform.
The retreat remains shrouded in mystery. Its high price in the current economic climate is a focal point for public discussion.