Royal Fashion Faux Pas Sparks Amusing Apology
The Duke of Sussex found himself in a light-hearted diplomatic incident after being photographed supporting the wrong team during a major sporting event. Prince Harry publicly apologised to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap while attending a World Series game where the Toronto Blue Jays were competing.
During an interview with Canadian broadcaster CTV, Harry joked about his headwear choice, claiming he wore the Dodgers merchandise "under duress" during game four of the series. The royal explained that it felt like "the polite thing to do" after receiving an invitation to the dugout from the team's owner.
Behind the Headwear Choice
The duke, who conducted his apology interview while wearing a Blue Jays cap, provided a humorous explanation for his controversial fashion choice. "When you're missing a lot of hair on top, and you're sitting under floodlights, you'll take any hat that's available," he quipped.
Harry was quick to clarify his true sporting allegiance, stating: "Game five, game six, game seven, I was Blue Jays throughout." He even suggested his admission might cause problems upon his return to Los Angeles, where he and Meghan have made their home since 2020.
The royal pair initially settled in Canada before moving to their current residence in Montecito with their children Archie, six, and Lilibet, four.
Meghan's Divided Sporting Loyalties
The Duchess of Sussex also wore Dodgers colours during the series, though she has previously shown support for the Toronto team. This reflects her connection to the city where she lived while filming the legal drama Suits.
In 2015, Meghan was photographed wearing a Blue Jays cap while attending a game, highlighting her longstanding relationship with Toronto. The city holds special significance for the couple as they spent time there during the early stages of their relationship.
Despite the royal couple's apparent support for the Dodgers during the photographed game, Toronto ultimately lost to the Los Angeles team in a dramatic seventh-game decider. Harry expressed that he was "devastated" by the Blue Jays' defeat.
Royal Visit Focuses on Veterans
The duke's trip to Canada wasn't solely about baseball. Harry was in the country for Remembrance Week events, where he met with veterans and members of the armed forces community.
During his visit to the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre in Toronto, the duke smiled as he watched veterans participating in activities including painting, ceramics and photography. He viewed military helmets decorated by veterans to reflect their experiences of service and remembrance, and was pictured assisting one man with his artwork.
Among those Harry met was Brenda Reid, 101, who served at a women-run naval station in Nova Scotia during the Second World War, and Harold Toth, 95, a Korean War veteran who enlisted with the Queen's Own Rifles.
When asked by Harry about their war experiences, Reid offered a playful warning about her fellow residents: "You can't always believe the boys."
The meeting formed part of his two-day visit to Toronto to connect with veterans, military community members and charities marking the "Remembrancetide" period, which spans the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday.
