Prince Harry apologises to Canada after 'hatgate' controversy
Prince Harry has addressed the lighthearted controversy known as “hatgate” and offered an apology to Canada. The Duke of Sussex, 41, faced playful criticism after being seen wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28, where he attended the game with his wife, Meghan Markle.
Many Canadian fans expressed disappointment, noting that he could have supported the Toronto Blue Jays, the only Major League Baseball team based in a Commonwealth country.
Harry’s explanation and apology
While visiting Toronto for Remembrance Day events — the United Kingdom’s equivalent of Veterans Day — Harry addressed the matter in an interview with CTV News on November 6.
“Well, firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it,” he said. “Secondly, I was under duress,” he added, explaining that he had been invited to the Dodgers’ box and dugout by the team’s owner. “So, I was doing what I thought was the polite thing to do.”
Although the Dodgers lost that Game 4, they later won the World Series in Game 7, defeating the Blue Jays 5–4 and becoming champions.
Switching teams and showing support
During his Toronto appearance, Harry showed where his loyalties stood by wearing a Blue Jays cap.
“I'm going to wear this from now on to make sure I don't make any more of those mistakes,”
he said with a grin. The Duke joked further that,
“When you're missing a lot of hair on top and you're sitting under flood lights, you'll take any hat that's available.”
Author’s summary
Prince Harry humorously apologised to Canadians for his Dodgers cap choice, clarifying the mix-up and reaffirming his support for the Blue Jays.