Harry Apologizes to Canada Over 'Hatgate' with a Joke About His Hairline
Prince Harry Apologizes for 'Hatgate' Scandal and Shares Humorous Take on the Situation
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, recently made headlines after apologizing to Canada over the so-called "Hatgate" scandal. The incident occurred when he was seen wearing an LA Dodgers cap during the World Series last week, which sparked a wave of reactions from Canadians who were upset by his choice.
During an interview with CTV News, Harry addressed the controversy, joking about the situation while also expressing his apology. He said, "Oh the LA Dodgers hat, hatgate. Firstly I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it." He then added that he was under duress, as he had been invited to the Dodgers box or dugout by the owner himself, and he thought it was the polite thing to do at the time.
To emphasize his point, Harry pulled out a Blue Jays cap and placed it on his head, stating he would wear it from now on to ensure he doesn't make any more mistakes. He also joked that there was another reason he wore the LA Dodgers cap to the game. "But the other piece to this was... when you're missing a lot of hair on top and you're sitting under floodlights, you'll take any hat that's available."
Harry explained that throughout Games Five, Six, and Seven, he supported the Blue Jays. However, he admitted that this might make it hard for him to return to Los Angeles in the future. 
Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, who are now residents of Los Angeles, drew criticism from many Canadians for wearing the Dodgers hats during the World Series. Both have strong ties to Toronto, making their decision surprising. Markle lived in Toronto while filming the TV show "Suits," where she spent seven years and often spoke positively about her relationship with the city. She once told Best Health magazine, "It is like my home."
Meanwhile, Harry trained with Canadian forces during his military service, and Canada is part of the Commonwealth, once under British rule. The couple also faced backlash from Dodgers fans, as they were seated in the front row ahead of sporting legends Magic Johnson and Sandy Koufax. 
The pair were relegated to the second row behind the couple, while the couple sat in the front row right behind the pitch clock. It is unclear whether they paid for the seats or were invited as VIPs by the team. Ultimately, the Dodgers won the World Series, defeating the Blue Jays in an epic Game 7 to repeat as back-to-back champions.
A Return to Canada and Engaging with Veterans
Harry's apology came after he met some of Canada's oldest veterans as he continued his pseudo-royal trip around Canada. The Duke of Sussex denied deliberately trying to overshadow Prince William, who is in Brazil for the Earthshot Prize, through taking part in a high-profile tour of his own.
Today, Prince Harry traveled to Sunnybrook Hospital's veterans center in Toronto, where he joined a group of Canadian war heroes for a creative arts class. The center has worked with veterans to help them express their stories, honor their service, and find connection through art. In one particularly touching picture, Harry can be seen kissing the hand of 91-year-old Villa Shah. He also painted poppies on an army helmet with 101-year-old veteran Jim LaForce, who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War Two. 
Harry also met Ed Marshall, who served in the air force and as a paratrooper during the war. Speaking to veteran Brenda Reid, Harry asked what the veteran's most memorable war story was. Ms. Reid cautioned that, when it comes to her fellow residents, "you can't always believe the boys."
Ms. Reid, 101, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy and was posted to a station in Nova Scotia run entirely by women during the Second World War. As a humorous gift, Harry was presented with a Toronto Blue Jays cap.
A Thoughtful Visit to Highlight Reserve Forces
Yesterday, the Duke spent time with members of Canada's Reserve Forces in Toronto, meeting with soldiers from two historic Army Reserve units. The visits were made to highlight the important role Reserve Forces play in Canada's military capability. Harry conversed with soldiers from the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada and the Royal Regiment of Canada.
The Queen's Own Rifles, which was founded in 1860, is Canada's oldest continuously serving infantry regiment. The Prince of Wales landed in Rio de Janeiro on Monday to mark the fifth anniversary of his environmental award, the Earthshot Prize. But as William began his first engagement at Sugarloaf Mountain, his younger brother's office in California announced a trip to Canada this week ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
The Brazil visit marks a pivotal and personally important moment for the heir to the throne, who jetted out of the UK after he and his father stripped his uncle Andrew of all his titles and his Windsor home. Royal commentator Victoria Arbiter said the timing of Harry's announcement was "inevitable if not predictable."
However, a spokesman for the Duke of Sussex has hit back, declaring, "The events were planned nearly a year ago." The date of the main event, the dinner, is set by the charity, not Prince Harry. The period of Remembrance tide traditionally extends from the 1–11 November and has done since 1918, over 100 years. He can't choose to move those dates.
The spokesman added, "We are always guided – as to when we can announce trips like this, by the advice given to us by his private security advisers and the event's security team. This visit, months in the planning, marks a return to a city that has a special place in the Duke's heart, having played host to the Invictus Games back in 2017."
The British royal household was informed of Harry's Canada plans in advance – a sign that communications between the King and his youngest son are open again. But Harry and William, however, are understood not to be talking. In a previous statement, Harry's team blamed the timing of his trip on the fact he is "not afforded the same level of security and protection as other working members of the Royal Family." It means therefore, that the period of time in which we can release details of events is much more truncated than it is for His Majesty the King or the Prince of Wales, his spokesman added.
