Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sparked debate online after the Duke of Sussex was spotted wearing an LA Dodgers cap at Game 4 of the World Series on Monday, October 28.

The couple attended the matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers, which ended with a 6–2 win for Toronto, from coveted front-row seats reportedly worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Fans were quick to notice that the couple were seated directly in front of LA icons including Dodgers co-owner Magic Johnson and Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax — an enviable spot that only added to the public attention.

But it wasn’t just their seats that caused a stir. Within minutes, social media lit up with criticism of Harry’s decision to wear a Dodgers hat rather than showing support for the Blue Jays — a team from a Commonwealth country where his father, King Charles III, serves as Head of State.

“Harry should be cheering for Canada, a Commonwealth country!” one Instagram user wrote. Another commented: “Not shocked with Meghan, but disappointed with Harry… he should be cheering for the Commonwealth country.”

Others echoed the same sentiment: “Prince Harry should represent the Commonwealth. He should be wearing a Blue Jays hat,” one person said, while another added, “Meghan worked in Canada, and Harry was part of the Commonwealth — they should have a Blue Jays hat on!”

Despite the criticism, plenty of fans rushed to defend the Sussexes, pointing out that Harry stepped down as a senior working royal in 2020 and no longer formally represents the Commonwealth.

“Harry lives in California. Married to a local. Father to locals. This is silly,” one supporter wrote. Another praised him, saying, “Harry’s just living his best life, and I’m here for it!”

Some called out the negativity altogether. “It’s as if people personally know them — when I know they do not,” one person commented, while another added with exasperation: “Look at the comments — ‘they left their kids at home,’ ‘they’re wearing the wrong hats.’ Calm down, people. It’s okay for a couple to go out without the kids. Everyone will survive.”

Canada, a member of the Commonwealth since 1949, remains one of the realms where King Charles III serves as Head of State.