Post by : Meena Ariff

The Duke of Sussex has expressed his regrets to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during Game 4 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. He humorously mentioned he was "under duress" when he wore the vivid blue cap, believing it was "the courteous choice" after receiving an invitation from the Dodgers' owner.

Canadians React

His headwear choice was met with backlash from Canadian fans, who felt he should have supported their sole representative in Major League Baseball. Given that Prince Harry's father, King Charles, is the monarch of Canada and 13 other Commonwealth nations, the scrutiny intensified.

A Playful Apology

“Firstly, I sincerely apologize to Canada for wearing it,” Prince Harry shared. “Secondly, I was under duress. I didn’t have much choice.” During the chat, he was seen in a Toronto Blue Jays hat, jesting, “When your hairline is receding and you’re under floodlights, any available hat will do.”

Promise to Switch Sides

The prince committed to wearing a Blue Jays hat going forward, supporting Toronto in their future games. Duchess Meghan, who hails from Los Angeles, posted a video on social media showing Prince Harry celebrating the Dodgers' victory in Game 7.

Engaging with Canadian Veterans

During his Canada visit, Prince Harry was gifted a Blue Jays hat at a Remembrance event while meeting the oldest veterans in the nation. He acknowledged that openly favoring Toronto might complicate his standing in California.

Royal Life in the Golden State

Since stepping down from royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who previously lived in Canada while shooting *Suits*, have made California their home. Their appearance at the Dodgers’ stadium elicited mixed reactions from US fans, with some expressing discontent over the couple’s seat selection during the lengthy 18-inning game.

In a related essay released this week, Prince Harry reflected on “What it means to be British,” highlighting the significance of pub banter, sports culture, and light-hearted self-deprecation as essential aspects of British identity in light of his upcoming engagements with military veterans in Canada.

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