Prince Harry Addresses "Hatgate" Controversy
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, sparked controversy when he attended the World Series Game 4 finale at Dodger Stadium on October 28 wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat. The Prince was there with his wife, Meghan Markle, and instead of supporting the Toronto Blue Jays from Canada, he appeared to back the Dodgers.
Prince Harry’s Response to the Incident
During a Remembrance Day event in Toronto, Harry was interviewed by CTV News where he laughed off the situation. When asked about the hat, he put on a Toronto Blue Jays cap and said,
"I'm obviously a Blue Jays fan throughout."
He apologized to the Blue Jays' fans for wearing the Dodgers hat and joked about being bald, saying,
"It’s tough being both bald and controversial."
Reactions and Context
- Fans criticized Harry for supporting a team from California instead of one from a Commonwealth country like Canada.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers eventually won Game 7 and became World Series champions.
- Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to California in 2020 after stepping down from royal duties and have lived there since.
Summary
Prince Harry acknowledged the "hatgate" controversy with humor and apologized to Canadian fans, affirming his loyalty to the Blue Jays despite wearing a Dodgers cap during the World Series.
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