Prince Harry: Dodgers fan or Toronto’s public enemy?

In baseball, as in diplomacy, gestures matter. And if there’s one thing Toronto Blue Jays fans don’t forgive, it’s symbolic betrayal. Prince Harry just learned that the hard way.

During Game 4 of the World Series on October 28 at Dodger Stadium, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a rare public appearance. What looked like a casual night out turned into a cross-border scandal. Both wore matching blue-and-white Dodgers caps, cheering enthusiastically for the Los Angeles team. For many Canadians, that was an unforgivable slight.

The backlash escalated quickly

As reported by EssentiallySports, the issue wasn’t just the cap—it was the context. Meghan spent years living in Toronto while filming Suits. Prince Harry, meanwhile, trained with the Canadian Armed Forces. Their ties to Canada run deep. So seeing them root for the rival team in a World Series many viewed as a symbolic showdown between the U.S. and Canada hit a nerve.

And just when the timing couldn’t have been worse, the Duke of Sussex’s office announced his upcoming official visit to Toronto. Prince Harry is expected to take part in events leading up to Remembrance Day. The reaction was immediate. Social media exploded with criticism, memes, and calls for him to stay away. “Et tu, Harry?” fans asked, comparing him to Brutus in Caesar’s downfall.

Just a night at the ballpark?

Canadian journalist LD Mac shared snapshots of the public’s reaction, questioning Prince Harry’s presence at military events and calling out his lack of diplomatic tact. But above all, fans slammed his sports loyalty. “Zero common sense,” “Good luck in Toronto after wearing that cap!” were among the most repeated comments.

Why is he involved in any events for Canadian Armed Forces? He does not represent King Charles. We are not interested in another security bill.
“Canadians turn on Prince Harry amid Toronto visit after Blue Jays snub “https://t.co/Vy6HAAdDem via @MailSport

— LD Mac 🦋🇨🇦NEVER 51st🇨🇦🦋 (@LauraU2girl) November 5, 2025

Some defended Prince Harry, saying he was simply enjoying baseball like any other fan. But the lack of foresight was glaring. In a sport where loyalty borders on sacred, and in a city where the Blue Jays are Canada’s lone MLB flag bearer, the gesture felt like a slap in the face.

Sarcasm and controversy

The uproar also echoes other recent incidents—like actress Sydney Sweeney, who was mocked by Dodgers fans for her outfit during the World Series. In both cases, it’s clear that baseball fans don’t mess around when it comes to defending their colors.

Will Prince Harry wear his Dodgers cap again on Canadian soil?. That sarcastic question sums up the current mood. What started as a night at the ballpark turned into a lesson in sports diplomacy. Because in Toronto, the cap you wear can speak louder than words.