Prince Harry has decided to clear up what the media has dubbed “Hatgate” and publicly apologize to Canada after a lighthearted controversy that spread across social media.
The incident began on October 28, when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan Markle, attended Game 4 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Instead of wearing the cap of the Toronto Blue Jays, the Canadian baseball team, Harry appeared wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap — disappointing many Canadian fans who accused him of failing to show support for a fellow Commonwealth nation.
During an interview with CTV News on November 6, while in Toronto for Remembrance Day events, the Prince addressed the matter with humor.
“Oh, the Dodgers cap — Hatgate! First of all, I want to apologize to Canada,” he said with a smile. “Second, I was under pressure. I was invited to the Dodgers’ box by the owner himself, and I thought it would be polite to wear their cap.”
Harry then turned the situation into a playful gesture by putting on a Blue Jays cap during the interview.
“I’ll be wearing this from now on so I don’t make that mistake again,” he added.
Despite the incident, the Duke took the opportunity to reaffirm his affection for Canada, a country where he and Meghan have spent significant periods of their lives and where, according to him, they “always feel at home.”
