Prince Harry is set to visit Toronto this week, but not all Canadians are thrilled about his arrival.
The Duke of Sussex is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday for a series of events supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and the veteran community, according to CTV News.
However, the timing of his visit and his recent actions have sparked a wave of social media reactions.
Dodgers Hat Controversy Stirs Canadian Fans
Just days after wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers hat during the World Series, Harry and his wife Meghan Markle reignited some lingering resentment.
Many Canadians, still loyal to their hometown Toronto Blue Jays, expressed their frustration online.
One social media user asked, “Will he be wearing his LA Dodgers hat?” while another commented, “A week late.”
Others were more direct, with one writing, “Stop giving free publicity to an extremely wealthy, extremely privileged, extremely spoiled, narcissist, who was disloyal to his own father, who just happens to be the King of Canada.”
Another added, “He’s a Dodger fan. Stay away! I don’t think he realizes how deep our feelings are for the Blue Jays!”
Their presence at the Fall Classic, seated just behind the pitch clock and ahead of some sporting legends, didn’t help matters.
Whether they were invited as VIPs or purchased the seats remains unclear, but the optics of the couple cheering for the Dodgers over the Blue Jays rubbed some Canadians the wrong way.
Meghan and Harry’s Toronto Connections
The couple’s choice of team came as a surprise given their connections to Toronto.
Meghan Markle lived in the city for seven years while filming Suits and has frequently spoken fondly of her time there.
“It is like my home,” she told Best Health magazine in 2015, adding that the city’s people were incredibly welcoming.
Harry also has strong Canadian ties. He trained with Canadian forces during his military career, and Canada remains part of the Commonwealth, with King Charles—Harry’s father—recognized as head of state.
Despite these links, cheering for the Dodgers instead of the hometown Blue Jays seemed to overshadow their Canadian connections for many fans.
Dodgers Clinch Back-to-Back World Series Titles
Ultimately, it was the Dodgers who triumphed, defeating the Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 to secure back-to-back World Series titles.
Harry and Meghan’s presence added an unexpected twist to the celebration, but it’s unlikely to dampen the team’s victory or the ongoing debate among Canadian fans about the couple’s allegiances.