Prince Harry Apologizes for Wearing Dodgers Hat at World Series
Prince Harry apologized for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap during Game 4 of the World Series held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The game featured the Toronto Blue Jays, Canada’s only Major League Baseball team.
The Duke of Sussex, who moved to California in 2020 and is married to American Meghan Markle, remains in the line of succession to the British throne and has connections to Canada’s monarchy. Wearing the Dodgers cap instead of supporting the Blue Jays sparked criticism among some observers.
“Firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. There wasn’t much choice,” Prince Harry told CTV News in an exclusive interview.
He explained that he was invited to the game by the Dodgers’ owner and believed wearing the Dodgers hat was “the polite thing to do.” Prince Harry promised it won’t happen again.
Context and Reactions
- Prince Harry’s gesture was seen by some as a misstep given his connection to Canada through the monarchy.
- The Blue Jays are Canada’s sole Major League Baseball team, often symbolizing Canadian pride in the sport.
- Prince Harry’s apology came during an exclusive interview with CTV News.
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Author's summary: Prince Harry apologized for wearing a Dodgers cap at a Blue Jays World Series game, explaining it was out of politeness to the Dodgers' owner and promising not to repeat the choice.