Meghan Markle recently appeared as a guest judge on an episode of MasterChef Australia, where she shared some surprising insights into her children’s eating habits.
The Duchess of Sussex, aged 44, joined the popular TV show’s judges Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli to offer cooking tips to contestants.
Her unannounced appearance delighted the contestants, who warmly welcomed her during filming while she was visiting Australia with Prince Harry in April.
While selecting ingredients for the chefs’ challenge, Meghan noted the variety available, mentioning that her children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, enjoy eating Brussels sprouts.
Expressing her passion for cooking, Meghan described food as a form of love language, emphasizing its sentimental and nurturing value in connecting with loved ones.
Behind-the-scenes footage captured Meghan interacting cheerfully with fellow judges and contestants, where she explained her fondness for both food and Australia, making her participation in the show an easy decision.
Controversy arose over the show’s promotion labeling Meghan and Prince Harry as ‘MasterChef royalty,’ leading to reported frustration from Meghan and her team, who had requested not to be associated with the term ‘royal.’
An insider revealed that the misunderstanding left Poh Ling feeling unintentionally involved in a royal protocol issue, causing her distress over the situation.