Meghan Markle superfans have announced an "exciting" update ahead of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Australia trip next month.
The Duchess of Sussex will host a luxury wellness event called "Her Best Life" in Sydney in April, with attendees paying approximately $3,000 (£1,557), depending on their access tier.
Several fans of the duchess have taken to social media to outline their excitement at being selected to meet the 44-year-old.
One wrote on X: "So very excited to be selected to attend Meghans retreat weekend in Sydney. I am still pinching myself.
Meghan Markle superfans announce 'exciting' update ahead of Australia trip despite negative petition
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"Can't wait to meet Meghan and the 3 lovely ladies I know that were chosen. A once in a lifetime time experience."
Another said: "I’m still pinching myself. Beyond grateful to have been offered a ticket to the Her Best Life Retreat in Sydney where Meghan will be the headline speaker!!! Along with 3 incredible #SussexSquad ladies - what an opportunity."
A third commented: "Drumroll please! I’m so excited to share that I got a ticket to the Girls’ Weekend with Meghan!!!
"Yes, I’ll be inside and will make sure to bring you updates. AND I went VIP so our table gets a photo with Meghan. Let’s go!"
The Duchess of Sussex has confirmed she remains committed to appearing at the three-day 'Her Best Life Retreat' taking place next month | HER BEST LIFESomeone else added: "Living my best life in April with 3 amazing #SussexSquad Besties who will join me in Sydney to meet The Duchess of Sussex herself and 296 other amazing women. This is our time to celebrate our lives and to meet Gemma & Alex who has organised this event."
It comes as public opposition to any Government expenditure on Prince Harry and Meghan's Australia visit has crystallised around an online petition that has gathered 32,594 signatures at the time of writing.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's mid-April visit to Sydney and Melbourne will focus on both philanthropic and business endeavours.
However, an online petition has been launched on Change.org, titled: "No Taxpayer-Funding or Official Support for Harry & Meghan's Private Visit to Australia!"
Harry and Meghan pictured during their 2018 trip to Australia
| GETTYThe petition states: "As this is a private visit, Australian taxpayers must not fund security, logistics or government coordination.
"At a time when Australians are facing significant cost-of-living pressures, including rising grocery bills, fuel prices, mortgage stress driven by interest rate hikes, and increasing energy costs, public resources must be used responsibly and applied fairly, without special treatment for high-profile individuals."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's spokesman dismissed the petition and confirmed that the couple's Australia trip is being privately funded.
Harry and Meghan are set to travel to Australia next month | GETTYThe tour has been structured as a commercial venture rather than an official royal engagement, with private organisers assuming responsibility for logistics, accommodation and appearance fees.
Prince Harry is set to address the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit in Melbourne.
Summit organisers are understood to be covering his travel and lodging expenses.