Meghan Markle got a heartwarming surprise when Prince Harry made a surprise phone call to her on camera during her guest judge appearance on Masterchef Australia. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, appeared on the July 26 episode of the reality competition series, marking a major moment in her culinary media journey and showcasing the couple’s ability to surprise fans with their close relationship even in the midst of professional commitments.According to People magazine, the cameo was originally filmed during Meghan and Harry’s visit to Australia in April. In the episode, as the judges review the contestants’ dishes, Megan receives an unexpected video call from her husband, shocking the contestants and other judges in the room. “Hi my love! My husband is here,” Meghan said as the camera panned to her colleagues, who were waving to Prince Harry, 41.
Prince Harry’s surprise video call during Meghan Markle’s guest judge appearance on MasterChef Australia gave viewers a glimpse into the couple’s relationship. Image source (Instagram)
Prince Harry jokes with Meghan Markle on MasterChef Australia video call
Prince Harry began the call with characteristic humor, asking: “What happened? Did I interrupt something important?” Meghan explained the situation to her husband and provided background information about the review process. “Well, we’re actually tasting all the dishes. We’ve got four incredible chefs here. It’s fantastic, they’re so talented. We wish you were here,” Meghan replied, before turning to tell the judges, “He’s in Canberra right now with veterans.”
Prince Harry joked: “Did I interrupt something important?” This is what he called Meghan Markle during her guest appearance on MasterChef Australia. Image source (Instagram).
Meghan enthusiastically described the food to Prince Harry. “I hope you try this. The dishes are amazing. Really delicious, and there’s a hot sauce that, well, you know me, it’s amazing. I think it might be too much for you. Too spicy,” she said, referring to her husband’s well-known preference for spiciness in cooking.Prince Harry enthusiastically responded to his wife’s invitation. “Well, go enjoy it. Sorry to bother you. Everything is fine here. See you later,” he said. The judges and contestants applauded at the end of the call, with one contestant reacting: “This is crazy!”
Former MasterChef Australia producer shares behind-the-scenes details on Meghan Markle’s professionalism
Ahead of the episode airing, former MasterChef Australia post-producer Alexander Fennell posted a video on TikTok sharing behind-the-scenes details of Meghan’s role as guest judge. According to Marie Claire , Fennell asked a colleague who still works on the show about their experience with Meghan Markle during filming.The producer texted that “she’s amazing” and “really good at judging.” They added that Meghan was “great with all the crew, had a great sense of humor and was just a normal person.” The colleague also recalled that “her entourage was only two people, but they were great, too,” highlighting Meghan’s relatively tame staffing during filming.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s April trip to Australia combines business and charity duties
The couple performed personal, business and charity duties during the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s four-day tour of Australia in April. The visit marks an important return to Britain for Meghan, as the couple visited the country eight years ago on their first official joint royal tour as newlyweds. Two years after their first visit in 2018, the couple stepped back from their royal roles.
Meghan Markle’s presence in culinary media reflects wider creative direction
The emergence of MasterChef Australia reflects a natural extension of Meghan’s involvement in food and lifestyle media. She previously served as a guest judge on Food Network’s 2016 series “Chopped Junior” and more recently showcased her kitchen skills on “With Love, Meghan.” Megan frequently shares moments from her home kitchen on social media, demonstrating her ongoing involvement in cooking content creation.Meghan also shared a video in 2025 taking her followers through the process of making a dessert named after her daughter, Princess Lilibet. The dessert, called Chantilly Lily, is “a twist on my grandmother’s banana pudding recipe,” Meghan said, combining family tradition with a modern culinary presentation that showcases her twist on a classic family recipe to suit today’s tastes.