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Attending a World Series game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers caused quite a stir for Prince Harry, as he faced backlash for wearing a Dodgers hat. The Duke of Sussex, who felt compelled to don the bright blue cap after being invited to the game by the Dodgers’ owner, later expressed regret for his choice of headgear which upset many in Canada, a Commonwealth nation.
Acknowledging the criticism from Canadians, Prince Harry jokingly mentioned being “under duress” and that there wasn’t much choice when he wore the Dodgers hat during the game. Given his father, King Charles, as the head of state for Canada and 13 other Commonwealth realms, the prince realized the significance of his seemingly controversial headgear choice.
In a CTV interview during his visit to the Commonwealth for Remembrance events, Prince Harry extended an apology to Canada for his actions. He jokingly attributed his hat choice to his thinning hair and the setting under flood lights, indicating a lack of options. Moving forward, the prince vowed to wear a Blue Jays hat and openly rooted for the Toronto team in subsequent games, even receiving a Blue Jays hat while meeting with Canada’s oldest veterans.
Previously living in Canada with his wife Meghan Markle, Prince Harry relocated to California after scaling back their roles as full-time royals in 2020. Their attendance at the World Series game also sparked disapproval from Dodgers fans in the US, particularly for their prime front-row seats. Despite the controversy, Prince Harry penned an essay on British culture, emphasizing the importance of “banter” and self-deprecation, highlighting his love for these defining aspects of British identity
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