Prince Harry Apologizes for Dodgers Cap During Canada Visit
TORONTO – Prince Harry publicly apologized for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap during a recent visit to Canada, acknowledging the gesture was insensitive given his presence in a country with strong national pride and ahead of Remembrance Day. The incident, which occurred during Game 7 of the world Series – won by the Dodgers – drew criticism from some Canadian fans who felt it disrespected local teams.
speaking at a dinner for the True Patriot Love Foundation, a charity supporting Canadian veterans, Harry expressed regret for the choice. ”I really regret wearing a Dodgers cap,” he said to applause. He explained he felt “pressured” to wear the cap and had hoped Canadians would understand his gesture of courtesy.
The prince and his wife,Meghan Markle,have strong ties to Canada. Markle lived in toronto for years while filming the television show “Suits,” leading many to consider her a Canadian resident. Harry highlighted this connection, joking, “I hope you can forgive her as a native Californian for her loyalty to the Dodgers, even if it’s just for one night. But all jokes aside, this city has always meant a lot to me-it gave me a wife.”
Harry was in Canada for two days of events and meetings leading up to Remembrance Day on Tuesday, which honors members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty. He assured attendees he was rooting for the Toronto Blue Jays in the final games of the World Series,though he admitted this could complicate future visits to Los Angeles.
The couple sat in the front row at the game alongside Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax and Lakers star Magic Johnson, who is a co-owner of the baseball team, having been invited by the team’s owner. Enrique, a source familiar with the visit, stated the prince and duchess reside about an hour west of Los Angeles in Montecito.
