Princess of Wales reportedly frustrated after online claims about her illness surface around Sydney event
Catherine has reportedly been drawn into fresh controversy connected to an upcoming retreat linked to Meghan Markle in Australia.
The event, planned for Sydney, has faced criticism after an influencer who claimed to be attending shared a conspiracy theory online questioning the Princess of Wales’ past cancer diagnosis.
The comments quickly sparked backlash online, with critics raising concerns about how such claims became connected to the high-profile gathering.
According to Radar Online, insiders say Catherine is deeply frustrated that the retreat is still moving ahead despite the controversy that has surrounded it.
A source told the outlet that Catherine is “fuming” the event has not been halted following the remarks circulating online.
The insider explained that although Meghan Markle is not directly responsible for the influencer’s comments, some believed cancelling the event or distancing it from the individual involved would have sent a strong message.
They added that online trolling involving serious illnesses can be especially painful for public figures who have spoken openly about their health struggles.
Sources also stressed that the issue is not the idea of the retreat itself. Instead, concern has grown over the type of individuals who are now publicly linking themselves to the event and claiming to be on the guest list.
According to the insider, when someone loosely associated with the gathering has a record of sharing offensive or baseless claims, particularly about something as serious as a cancer diagnosis, it can shift public perception of the entire project.
The situation, they said, risks turning what was meant to be a wellness-focused experience into a source of unwanted attention.
While there is reportedly no direct connection between Meghan Markle and the controversial remarks, insiders say the optics alone have created unease around the event.
The controversy has also prompted questions about how carefully the retreat’s guest list has been managed. Even if organisers were unaware of certain individuals’ views, sources believe their association with the event could distract from its original purpose and draw focus toward avoidable criticism.
