Meghan Markle’s Australia Return Plans Spark Fresh Questions as Prince Harry and Children’s Involvement Remains Unclear
Meghan Markle is preparing to return to Australia for her new role as a judge in a show but whether Prince Harry and their children will join her remains uncertain.
The Duchess of Sussex is expected to appear on the Australian cooking competition when it returns in 2027, giving her a professional reason to spend time Down Under once again.
The series is expected to film in Melbourne during the first half of 2027, with Meghan joining returning judge Poh Ling Yeow as young contestants compete in the kitchen.
Meghan previously appeared on the Australian programme in April 2026 and said she had an “incredible time” with the MasterChef team.
She also described the opportunity to work with the show’s young contestants as “an easy yes”, suggesting the new role was an appealing prospect for the Duchess.
Her return could bring renewed attention to her television career, particularly as she continues to explore opportunities beyond her former position as a working member of the Royal Family.
However, reports that Meghan will travel with Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have not been confirmed, leaving questions about whether the family will make the trip together.
Australia holds significance for the Sussexes, who visited the country during their 2018 royal tour, shortly before announcing that they were expecting their first child.
The prospect of another visit has prompted speculation about how the family might spend their time there, although no detailed travel plans have been announced.
Harry has already made a surprise appearance during one of Meghan’s Australian television adventures, adding another connection between the Duke and Duchess’s public projects.
Whether he will accompany her for the Junior MasterChef filming remains unknown, as does the possibility of Archie and Lilibet joining their mother for an extended stay.
The potential trip comes amid renewed attention surrounding Meghan’s estrangement from her father, Thomas Markle, following allegations involving him that have reportedly prompted an investigation. Thomas has denied wrongdoing, and the allegations have not been established as fact.
Royal correspondent Emily Andrews told Sky News that public sympathy for Meghan could grow amid the controversy, with some people potentially feeling compassion for the Duchess as the family situation attracts attention.
The comments reflect one observer’s assessment of how the situation might affect public opinion, rather than evidence of a confirmed shift in how audiences view Meghan.
Although Australia offers opportunities for professional work and family time, suggestions that the Sussexes are planning to escape media attention remain speculative.
For now, Meghan’s reported judging role is the clearest detail surrounding the proposed trip, while Harry and the children’s involvement has yet to be confirmed. The 2027 series could nevertheless mark another significant step in the Duchess’s continuing television career.
