Prince Harry Apologizes to Canada After 'Hatgate' Controversy
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, 41, responded to the playful backlash over his choice of headwear during a recent baseball game and offered an apology to Canada.
Incident at the World Series
Harry faced criticism after he was seen wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap while attending Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 28 with his wife, Meghan Markle. Some Canadian fans expressed disappointment that he did not show support for the Toronto Blue Jays, the only Major League Baseball team based in a Commonwealth country.
Apology and Explanation
During his visit to Toronto for Remembrance Day events, the UK’s equivalent of Veterans Day, Harry addressed the incident in an interview with CTV News on November 6. He said:
“Well, firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. Secondly, I was under duress. I was 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.”
Team Outcome
Although the Dodgers lost Game 4, they ultimately won Game 7 against the Blue Jays 5-4, becoming World Series champions.
Showing Support for Toronto
In the same interview, Harry made his loyalties clear by wearing a Blue Jays cap. He added with a smile:
“I'm going to wear this from now on to make sure I don't make any more of those mistakes.”
He also joked about his choice of hat that night:
“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.”
Summary: Prince Harry apologized to Canada for wearing a Dodgers cap at a World Series game, explaining he acted politely but now shows his support for the Toronto Blue Jays.