Prince Harry Apologizes for "Hatgate" Controversy
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sparked controversy after attending the World Series Game 4 finale at Dodger Stadium on October 28 wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat. Instead of supporting Canada's Toronto Blue Jays, the Prince's choice of the Dodgers hat drew criticism.
Incident and Response
While in Toronto for Remembrance Day events, Prince Harry addressed the situation in an interview with CTV News. Laughing, he acknowledged the mistake and switched to a Toronto Blue Jays hat, saying,
"I'm a Blue Jays guy through and through."
He apologized to Blue Jays fans and joked about his baldness during the conversation.
Public Reaction and Background
- Fans expressed disappointment, feeling he should support a team from a Commonwealth country, given his British roots.
- Harry and Meghan Markle moved to California in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties and have lived there since.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers eventually won Game 7 and were crowned World Series champions.
Summary
Prince Harry apologized for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat at a Toronto Blue Jays game, expressing loyalty to the Blue Jays and addressing fans with humor and regret.
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