Prince Harry is reportedly feeling deeply disappointed and furious following his recent visit to Canada. The source of his wrath is not the official engagement itself, but the fact that the media and public were completely distracted by a minor yet disastrous misstep: “Hatgate.”

He is said to be blaming the press for failing to focus on the sole purpose of the trip—to honor and commemorate Canadian veterans—and instead fixating on a trivial personal detail.

The Costly Error of a Solo Operator

Royal commentator Neil Sean analyzed that Harry’s core problem lies in operating alone. When he was a working Royal, every member was equipped with a professional support team, from press officers to personal assistants, who provided detailed briefings on every encounter to prevent any minor diplomatic faux pas.

“The problem for Harry is now that he’s alone,” Sean asserted. “When you’re alone, sometimes you miss what’s vital.”

That “vital” error was Harry wearing a Dodgers baseball cap (the Los Angeles team) while out with Meghan just days before his visit to Canada.

“Hatgate” and the Canadian Reaction

“Hatgate” erupted because the Dodgers are rivals to a Canadian team. Harry, a figure who claims a deep affinity for the Commonwealth, publicly supporting a rival right before setting foot in the nation was seen as a serious lapse in sensitivity.

Consequently, the veterans’ tribute was overshadowed. Instead of praise, Harry faced boos (though Sean suggests the booing only occurred when he mentioned the rival team) and relentless media focus on his hat and his affiliation with Hollywood.

Furious, But Misplacing Blame

According to sources, Harry returned to Montecito in a state of dismay, upset, and fury. He believes the media deliberately derailed the narrative.

However, Royal commentators like Neil Sean maintain that the fault lies entirely with the Duke of Sussex.

“The bottom line is it’s your fault, right? You decided to do this a few days before you were going to Canada,” Sean criticized. “The best thing would have been to say: ‘I can’t go to the Dodgers game. I don’t want to offend a wonderful, welcoming country…’”

This incident once again highlights the difference in standards and the lack of professionalism in Harry’s image management since stepping down as a senior working Royal. It underscores that in the world of royalty and public diplomacy, a small detail like a hat can have massive repercussions, and blaming the media is not a solution.