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Harry and Meghan's Australian tour features MasterChef, social media talks

April 15, 2026

Summary

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Australian tour included Meghan's surprise appearance on MasterChef and meetings with advocates for banning social media for under-16s, though conservative commentators criticized their hospital visit as a "photo opportunity.

How coverage differs

Center outlets report on Harry and Meghan's official engagements like MasterChef and social media talks, whereas right outlets frame it as a "quasi-royal tour" highlighting controversial meetings.

  • Center: Royals' Australian Tour: Meghan Joins MasterChef, Engages Public Center outlets report on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Australian tour by highlighting Meghan's guest appearance on MasterChef Australia. They present these activities as part of their official engagements, focusing on the public interactions and less on any controversial aspects or deeper implications of their discussions on social media.
  • Right: Quasi-Royal Tour: Royals Push Social Media Ban, Face Scrutiny Right-leaning outlets often frame the couple's activities as a "quasi-royal tour," highlighting their meeting with an advocate for banning social media for minors. They tend to focus on potentially controversial aspects or the perceived departure from traditional royal duties, rather than general public engagements.

Coverage by lane

Center

  • Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia

Right

  • Harry and Meghan meet Australian radio host behind campaign to ban social media for under 16s in latest stop of quasi-royal tour

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