Prince Harry apologizes for wearing Dodgers hat at World Series
Prince Harry has expressed regret for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles, a matchup featuring the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Duke of Sussex, married to American Meghan Markle and residing in California since 2020, remains part of the royal line of succession and retains ties to Canada’s monarchy.
Some commentators viewed his choice of headwear as a slight to Canada, suggesting he should have worn the Blue Jays’ cap in support of the country’s only Major League Baseball team.
“Firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. There wasn’t much choice,”
Prince Harry told CTV News, adding that he had been invited to the game by the Dodgers’ owner and considered it “the polite thing to do.” He assured viewers that it would not happen again.
Public reaction and context
Reactions to his apology were mixed, with some appreciating the gesture and others dismissing the controversy as minor. Still, the moment highlighted the careful attention paid to symbols of allegiance within Commonwealth relations.
Author’s summary
Prince Harry apologized for wearing a Dodgers hat at a World Series game out of courtesy to his hosts, acknowledging the cultural sensitivities tied to Canada’s national pride.