Prince Harry video-calls Meghan on MasterChef Australia

Prince Harry made a surprise video call to his wife, Meghan Markle, during her appearance as a guest judge on "MasterChef Australia," creating a lighthearted moment that aired on the show's July 26 episode. The call interrupted the judging portion of the program, which was filmed in April during the couple's visit to Australia.

Meghan, 44, was handed a phone by a producer during the tasting of dishes prepared by contestants Aaron Kher, Casper Kenworthy, Petro Papathomas, and a fourth cook. Her face lit up upon seeing her husband, whom she greeted by saying, "Hi, my love!" She then introduced him to the room, telling the judges and contestants, "My husband's here," which prompted cheers from the set. Harry, 41, who was in Canberra for engagements with military veterans, greeted the group with a casual "G'day" and jokingly asked, "Have I interrupted something important?"

Meghan explained they were in the middle of tasting dishes and showed Harry the food, praising the contestants' talent. She highlighted one dish with a spicy homemade sambal, laughing as she told Harry it "might be too much for you, though." She also expressed that they wished he could be there. Harry complimented...