Meghan Markle Snubbed by Irwin Family in Australia

Meghan Markle was reportedly left disappointed after the Irwin family opted not to meet her and during their current Australian tour.

The , 44, had reportedly hoped to catch up with celebrity conservationist , 22, and his family at Australia Zoo in .

'Aligning with the Irwins worthy causes is something that Meghan and Harry could be on board with,' an insider tells this week's New Idea magazine. 

However, the meeting did not go ahead, with New Idea reporting the Irwins politely declined the invitation due to their strong ties as monarchists.

'They meant no ill-will towards the Sussexes, but at the end of the day they are all staunch monarchists and fiercely loyal to The Firm,' an insider told the publication.

They added that Robert was particularly close to Harry's brother,, and didn't want to upset the Prince of Wales by appearing to side with Meghan.

'It just wasn't possible,' a source added. 

It follows reports that guests who paid thousands to attend 's Her Best Life retreat in over the weekend may have been treated to Champagne, selfies with the duchess and plush hotel rooms - but the budget gift bags they left with have raised a few eyebrows. 

Far from a haul of ultra-premium beauty products, attendees were instead handed a mix of affordable wellness and supermarket-adjacent items that wouldn't look out of place in a weekly shop.

Included in a branded canvas bag was a small $21 can of Meghan's famous As Ever edible flowers, alongside a Tri-Peptide Lip Butter Glaze which sells at  for $18.

There was just one other item from her As Ever collection -  a 'Hold That Thought' leather bookmark - which is sold online for $28.

There were also $21 Hunter lavender-scented candles, which sit firmly in the mid-range wellness category.

Meanwhile, a Love Tea gift box set, valued at $39, added a more premium feel.

A bag of Funday sweets, which retail for $4.50 and are available at most supermarkets and chemists, were also thrown in.