In a night destined to be remembered for all the wrong reasons, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves booed heavily by the crowd during Game 4 of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium, in what many are calling a public relations disaster for their lifestyle brand, As Ever. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who had pushed hard for the publicity stunt orchestrated around their appearance, felt the sting of harsh public rejection in front of thousands of fans.
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Harry and Meghan, seated in prime front-row seats reportedly worth tens of thousands of dollars, were spotted basking in attention while sporting Dodgers baseball caps. The couple's public cheers for the home team, Los Angeles Dodgers, were met with an icy reception as fans took the opportunity to boo them when their faces appeared on the stadium’s giant Jumbotron. The jeering was loud and sustained, forcing Harry into an awkward smile and Meghan to cover her face, visibly uncomfortable.
The backlash was immediate and fierce, with social media catching fire as angry fans expressed disbelief at the Sussexes being given such exclusive seats, far better than those of prominent celebrities who were promoting the event, such as Sydney Sweeney. Many questioned why Harry and Meghan received special treatment when their brand, As Ever, seemed to provoke disdain rather than support.
Critics argued that this was less a baseball game and more a calculated publicity stunt aiming to boost the Sussexes’ lifestyle brand visibility. The incident has raised eyebrows over the appropriateness of mingling royal ambitions with commercial ventures, especially in a setting known for its passionate and loyal fanbase. The Dodgers’ loss to the Toronto Blue Jays overshadowed Harry and Meghan's outing, but the boos directed at them turned into the real story of the night.
Some fans voiced sentiments that the couple's presence was an unwelcome distraction, their public image marred by ongoing scandals and controversies, making them unpopular figures even among American sports enthusiasts.
The Sussexes’ attempt to blend royal allure with celebrity culture backfired spectacularly, proving that not all arenas welcome their brand of stardom. Whether this public rejection will prompt them to rethink future appearances remains to be seen.
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