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Meghan Markle's MasterChef stint fuels royalty controversy

Entities: Australia · Meghan Markle · Melbourne · Prince Harry · Canberra

Overview

Meghan Markle appeared as a surprise guest judge on season 18 of MasterChef Australia during the Sussexes’ four‑day Australian tour. Filmed in April, the episode aired on 26 July 2026, where she was introduced as the “mystery guest judge” and asked contestants to address her simply “Meghan”. While tasting the finalists’ dishes, she received a live FaceTime call from Prince Harry in Canberra, who greeted her with a warm “Hi, my love” and briefly discussed family food preferences – Harry favoring meat, potatoes and cream sauce, Meghan preferring grilled fish with citrus and spices, and their children enjoying Brussels sprouts.

Meghan’s black outfit and Australian‑designed accessories sparked fashion commentary. Viewers and commentators were divided: some praised the authentic, warm interaction, while others labeled the moment “cringe” or scripted, noting the Sussexes’ effort to maintain a low‑key public profile during the tour.

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [CULTURE] 81 sources
    Meghan Markle guest judges MasterChef Australia as Prince Harry video‑calls her on‑set

    Meghan Markle judged MasterChef Australia, was interrupted by a surprise video call from Prince Harry, discussed family food preferences and sparked mixed viewer reactions.

  2. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Meghan Markle's MasterChef Australia appearance fuels royalty‑term controversy

    Meghan Markle guest‑judged MasterChef Australia; her team asked to avoid the word “royalty,” but judge Poh Ling Yeow used it in a promo, reportedly upsetting both parties, though sources dispute the extent of a

  3. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Meghan Markle appears as guest judge on MasterChef Australia amid backstage mix‑up

    Meghan Markle guest‑judged MasterChef Australia on July 26, praising contestants, while a backstage slip‑up saw her introduced as “royalty,” prompting producer intervention.

  4. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Meghan Markle guest judges MasterChef Australia episode

    Meghan Markle will guest‑judge a MasterChef Australia episode on July 26, setting a seasonal‑ingredients challenge; the cameo draws mixed public reaction.

  5. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Meghan Markle appears as guest judge on MasterChef Australia

    Meghan Markle will guest‑judge a MasterChef Australia episode on 26 July 2026, joining the regular judges and prompting contestants to craft dishes with seasonal Australian produce.

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