Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will appear as a guest judge on the upcoming season of *MasterChef Australia*. The episode was filmed in Melbourne on Wednesday, during her and Prince Harry's four-day private visit to Australia. The eighteenth season of the show is scheduled to air on April 19. This marks their first return to Australia since their official tour in 2018. During the trip, Prince Harry participated in an Australian Rules football lesson and visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. The couple's visit includes charitable engagements, such as their visit to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and Meghan's visit to a women's refuge.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are undertaking a four-day tour of Australia as private citizens, following their departure as working royals in 2020. The trip, taking place in Melbourne, Canberra, and Sydney, is reportedly privately funded, though questions remain about potential taxpayer costs for security. The couple's itinerary includes visits to charitable organizations and causes they support. During a visit to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, they interacted with patients, families, and staff, posing for photos and engaging in conversation. The couple are free to personally profit from the trip as private citizens.

Prince Harry and Meghan are scheduled to visit Australia for four days, with Harry also making a solo trip to Canberra. Unlike their 2018 visit, this tour is described as "faux-royal," emphasizing private and promotional activities over traditional royal duties. Harry will be a keynote speaker at a psychosocial safety summit, while Meghan will headline a wellness retreat. The couple's visit differs significantly from their previous trip, which included public walkabouts and receptions. This time, security and cost concerns preclude public engagements, and Meghan will promote her brand, As Ever. The tour has been criticized for appearing out of touch with the current global climate.