The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly preparing to relocate to Australia to co-host a television culinary competition. Filming for Junior MasterChef is expected to span several weeks in early to mid-2027, with production slated for Melbourne.
According to reporting, the role follows an appearance by Meghan on the main version of MasterChef Australia earlier this year, where she served as a guest judge during the show’s 18th series and asked participants to reinvent a basic culinary element into a creation fit for a duchess. Representatives for the Sussexes were approached for comment regarding the upcoming project.
Sources indicated that her husband, Prince Harry, along with their children Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, may travel to Australia to visit her during the production period, though those travel plans remain unconfirmed. The engagement comes as the duchess evaluates several media and entertainment opportunities following her family’s return to the United Kingdom in August, six years after stepping down as senior working royals.
Industry reports indicate that Meghan has been reviewing various film and television scripts, with past speculation pointing toward potential discussions for roles in streaming series such as Netflix’s The Gentlemen. Sources close to her professional endeavors have emphasized that her primary focus centers on family life, her lifestyle brand, and rebooting her acting career, with charitable activities and occasional media appearances pursued alongside her full-time entrepreneurial pursuits.
Simultaneously, family matters involving her estranged paternal relatives have drawn public attention. Reports emerged after her half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., stated that he discovered concerning materials at their father’s former residence in the Philippines and contacted local authorities and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Thomas Markle Sr. has acknowledged paying for sex in the region but has denied possessing unlawful imagery.
Reports also highlighted correspondence sent while their father was recovering from a leg amputation abroad. Outlets detailed a letter sent to Mr. Markle Sr. indicating that he would not see his grandchildren, while separate media organizations reported on a separate historical note containing allegations regarding offenses outside the United Kingdom.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that in 2019 it passed a letter containing claims about overseas conduct to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex without sharing the details with external law enforcement agencies. Reports indicated that Meghan expressed frustration over how Scotland Yard handled the matter after being shown allegations that were reportedly under review. The Metropolitan Police subsequently stated it is reviewing its handling of the issue to determine whether a referral to the police oversight watchdog is necessary.
Further commentary from family members highlighted ongoing divisions, with half-sister Samantha Markle defending their father and characterizing the allegations as a setup. Meanwhile, the Sussexes continue to navigate their post-royal professional path from their base in England, balancing upcoming media projects, family commitments, and commercial initiatives.
