Meghan calls Prince Harry 'a charmer' during MasterChef Australia appearance
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made a guest appearance on MasterChef Australia, where she was surprised by a video call from Prince Harry. The episode featured the couple discussing their home life and food preferences while the duchess judged contestant dishes.
Why it matters
The appearance highlights the ongoing public and media interest in the activities of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their departure from official royal duties.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Noor Nanji Culture correspondent Paramount The Duke of Sussex surprised his wife with a video call during her appearance as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia.
During the episode, Prince Harry called Meghan to check in, with producers handing her the phone. She greeted him by saying “hi, my love,” and afterwards called him “a charmer”.
Contestants were set the task of transforming a staple ingredient into a dish "fit for a duchess", although the duchess herself urged her fellow judges to “call me Meghan”.
Critics were split on the episode, with The Sunday Times calling it “one big gush-fest” while Hello Magazine posted she “made MasterChef Australia her own”.
Meghan filmed the episode in Melbourne in April , during a four-day tour of Australia with Prince Harry.
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