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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-15T15:55:10.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nAustralian media personality Jackie \"O\" Henderson has declined the chance to sit down with Meghan Markle during the Duchess of Sussex's forthcoming trip to Australia.\n\nThe interview duties will instead fall to Gemma O'Neill, Ms Henderson's former co-host on the Her Best Life podcast, who now presents the show independently following Ms Henderson's exit last month.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMs O'Neill, a former staffer and producer for Nicole Kidman, expressed her disbelief at the booking. \"I keep having to pinch myself that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is coming to sit down with me.\"\n\n\"I'm just a mum from Sydney with a podcast that started as a passion for those trying to live their best lives,\" she told News.com.au.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe duchess will address attendees at an exclusive women-only gathering in Sydney next month, where she is set to give a speech during a gala dinner. The three-day event coincides with the Sussexes' Australian visit in April.\n\nEntry to the retreat starts at approximately £1,400, whilst those opting for VIP packages will gain front-row positioning and the chance to be photographed alongside Meghan in a group setting.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMs O'Neill revealed that the duchess \"really loves what our community is about, which is women trying to grow\" and \"be their best selves\".\n\nThe gathering will welcome 300 women to the event.\n\nThe retreat will be hosted at a five-star hotel overlooking Coogee Beach, with the programme featuring a fireside chat format between O'Neill and the Duchess.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBeyond the headline interview, attendees can participate in yoga sessions, sound healing experiences and psychological discussions throughout the weekend.\n\nThe Her Best Life podcast promoted the gathering as one \"that fills your cup and reminds you how powerful women are when we come together\", encouraging listeners to \"bring your bestie, come solo, or gather your girls\".\n\n### LATEST ROYAL NEWS:\n\n\n\n\n  * Prince William is 'calling the shots' following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest\n  * Prince William releases never before seen image of Princess Diana for Mother's Day\n  * New route named after King Charles to give complete coastal access for the first time\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe weekend will conclude with a disco for the guests in attendance.\n\nThe announcement arrives shortly after Meghan's lifestyle brand, As Ever, ended its partnership with Netflix.\n\nThe streaming deal, struck in 2020, had seen the couple commit to producing television content and films.\n\nHer cookery and lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, ran for two series plus a Christmas special but struggled to draw significant audiences.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThis Australian visit marks a return seven years after their previous trip as working royals.\n\nThat 2018 tour proved a considerable success, coming just after their wedding and featuring the announcement of Meghan's first pregnancy.\n\nThe couple stepped back from senior royal duties in January 2020.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Australian podcaster turns down interview with Meghan Markle ahead of trip"
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