The Duke of Sussex has apologised to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat while attending a World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Prince Harry joked that he was 'under duress' when he wore the bright blue cap during the epic Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles. He thought it was 'the polite thing to do' after being invited to the game by the Dodgers' owner. His headgear choice upset many in Canada - a Commonwealth nation - who criticised him for not showing his allegiance to the realm, or to the only Canadian team in Major League Baseball. Prince Harry's father, King Charles, is the head of state of Canada and 13 other Commonwealth realms.
'Firstly, I would like to apologise to Canada for wearing it,' he said in a CTV interview while in the Commonwealth this week for Remembrance events. 'Secondly, I was under duress. There wasn't much choice.' The prince, wearing a Blue Jays hat during the interview, quipped 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.' He plans to wear a Blue Jays hat from now on and rooted for the Toronto team in subsequent games.
Prince Harry, who was given a Blue Jays hat while meeting with Canada's oldest veterans, also mentioned that admitting he is a Toronto fan would likely make his reception in California more difficult. His attendance at the game also disgruntled many Dodgers fans in the US, as they took to social media voicing their upset over the couple's prime front-row seats while local legends like Magic Johnson were seated behind them.
In a related essay, Prince Harry discussed 'What it means to be British,' highlighting the charm of 'banter' in pubs and sports grounds. This event has not only sparked conversations around sports loyalty but has also showcased the intersection of royal duties and modern cultural engagements.
'Firstly, I would like to apologise to Canada for wearing it,' he said in a CTV interview while in the Commonwealth this week for Remembrance events. 'Secondly, I was under duress. There wasn't much choice.' The prince, wearing a Blue Jays hat during the interview, quipped 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.' He plans to wear a Blue Jays hat from now on and rooted for the Toronto team in subsequent games.
Prince Harry, who was given a Blue Jays hat while meeting with Canada's oldest veterans, also mentioned that admitting he is a Toronto fan would likely make his reception in California more difficult. His attendance at the game also disgruntled many Dodgers fans in the US, as they took to social media voicing their upset over the couple's prime front-row seats while local legends like Magic Johnson were seated behind them.
In a related essay, Prince Harry discussed 'What it means to be British,' highlighting the charm of 'banter' in pubs and sports grounds. This event has not only sparked conversations around sports loyalty but has also showcased the intersection of royal duties and modern cultural engagements.
