Prince Harry and Meghan Markle faced an unexpectedly harsh reception from baseball fans at the 2025 World Series game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who had secured coveted front-row seats behind home plate—right in front of legendary figures Magic Johnson and Sandy Koufax—were loudly booed by the crowd when their faces appeared on the stadium’s Jumbotron.
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Dressed casually in matching Dodgers caps, Harry and Meghan seemed prepared for a relaxed night supporting Meghan’s hometown team. However, the reaction from the 56,000-strong crowd was anything but welcoming. As their images flashed on the big screen, a chorus of boos erupted. The couple initially responded with awkward laughs, but the discomfort was evident—especially for Harry, who eventually forced a weak smile amid the jeers.
Social media users quickly weighed in, with many applauding the fans’ vocal displeasure, citing the Sussexes’ ongoing royal controversies, public family feuds, and media battles. One commentator summed it up: “Well, there you have it, folks. America has spoken. When a stadium boos, you know it’s bad.” Others expressed sympathy for Harry and Meghan, highlighting the relentless public scrutiny the couple continuously faces.
Their prime seating attracted criticism, as fans felt the couple was overshadowing revered sports legends like Koufax. Comments flooded in about misplaced priorities, with some calling it a waste of premium seats. Meanwhile, a playful “kiss cam” moment during the game only intensified attention when Harry and Meghan refused to kiss for the crowd, opting instead to smile and glance forward—adding fuel to the public conversation around their relationship dynamics.
This incident marked one of the most publicized and polarizing appearances for the Sussexes in 2025, reflecting the ongoing divided public opinion on the couple. While some celebrate their ability to partake in public life, others remain skeptical of their motives and view them as embodying deeper royal dysfunction.
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