Meghan MarkleThe appearance on ‘MasterChef Australia’ was hailed by many as a PR win, but behind the scenes, the Duchess of Sussex was reportedly not happy with what was presented on the show. His team specifically requested that the word “royal” not be used, and according to sources, this request was ignored.In a promotional video featuring Meghan as a guest judge on Channel Ten, host Poh Ling Yeow said: “We’ve had the king and queen of MasterChef in the kitchen before, but nothing like this.” Accordingly news.com.auMeghan’s team “were outside the gates when it was filmed, so she didn’t know what was being said.”
Why the ‘queen’ comment left Meghan Markle frustrated
A report said that Meghan’s team made it “extremely clear” that she did not want the word “royal” to be used in her introduction. The comment contradicted Meghan’s previously stated wishes about her name and identity.In her lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan,” she targeted her friend Mindy Kaling for using her maiden name. “It’s so funny, too, that you keep saying ‘Meghan Markle.’ You know I’m ‘Sussex’ now,” she said, stressing that the shared family name had become very meaningful to her since having children. Following this correction, Meghan was introduced as Sussex on the ‘Drew Barrymore Show’.
The wider debate surrounding Meghan Markle’s visit to Australia
‘MasterChef Australia’ frustration wasn’t the only point of contention on the pair’s four-day trip. Meghan’s decision to monetize her outfit through AI fashion platform OneOff, in which she announced her partnership and investment while the couple were in Australia, drew criticism from royal commentators.Royal commentator Richard Palmer warned: “This is perhaps the most stark example of Harry and Meghan’s efforts to commercialize their royal brand.” Meghan reportedly earns between 10 and 25 percent commission on her clothing sales through the app.Another debate arose over whether Australian taxpayers should cover the cost of police protection, as the couple’s representatives repeatedly described the trip as “private” rather than an official royal trip. More than 47,000 people signed a petition called “No taxpayer funding or official support for Harry and Meghan’s private visit to Australia”. New South Wales Police confirmed that officers would be deployed during the tour as “some additional security measures will be required.“The couple also visited Bondi Beach on the trip, where they met survivors of the tragic attack that left 15 dead in December.
