Meghan Markle Reportedly Upset by 'Royal Member' Reference on MasterChef Australia

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, reportedly showed displeasure during a recording of "MasterChef Australia" when a judge mistakenly referred to her as a "royal member."

The incident occurred while Meghan was participating in the Australian cooking reality show, a program she recorded during a visit to Australia in April with her husband, Prince Harry. Her team had previously requested that she not be addressed as a "royal member" during the filming.

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We've had many royal members on 'MasterChef Australia' before, but none as special as the one we have invited today.

During the recording, judge and Australian chef Poh Ling Yeow, in a promotional video, said, "We've had many royal members on 'MasterChef Australia' before, but none as special as the one we have invited today." Yeow then introduced Meghan as "Duchess of Sussex Meghan." This specific phrasing apparently upset Meghan, causing her expression to stiffen and leaving Yeow feeling remorseful.

Reports suggest Meghan felt frustrated by the introduction, while Yeow, who reportedly had no prior prejudice against Meghan, was upset about being inadvertently drawn into a royal etiquette controversy. Although Yeow wanted to apologize directly, she was advised against it, and the show's production team reportedly managed the subsequent communication. The interaction reportedly highlighted a difference in personalities, with Meghan apparently not accustomed to the show's typically lively atmosphere, leading to the segment being cut.

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had a pleasant time during the filming and denied being displeased by the remarks made on set.