Prince Harry apologises to Canada for wearing LA Dodgers hat
Prince Harry has issued an apology to Canada after being criticised for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during the World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The event took place on October 28 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, where he attended with his wife, Meghan Markle.
The Duke of Sussex humorously explained that he was "under duress" when he put on the Dodgers hat, a comment he repeated during a recent interview with CTV News. The remarks came after fans expressed disappointment that he did not support the Toronto Blue Jays, the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball.
Public reaction and context
Many critics pointed out that, as the son of King Charles—head of state of Canada and other Commonwealth realms—Prince Harry might have chosen to back a team from a Commonwealth nation. The BBC and People magazine reported widespread reactions from fans across social media.
Harry’s apology and humor
“Well, firstly, I would like to apologise to Canada for wearing it,”
“I was under duress,”
Harry added that there "wasn't much choice" for him since he was invited to the Dodgers’ box or dugout "by the owner himself."
Background
The 41-year-old Duke, now residing in California, has maintained longstanding ties with Canada, where he and Meghan lived temporarily before stepping back from royal duties. His lighthearted apology appeared intended to reaffirm his affection for the country despite the minor controversy.
Author’s summary: Prince Harry lightheartedly apologised to Canadians for wearing a Dodgers cap instead of supporting Toronto, clarifying he did so under friendly pressure at the game.