From Cheers to Jeers: LA Dodgers Fans Furious as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Receive Red-Carpet Royal Treatment at the World Series — Sparking a Stadium-Wide Backlash
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their surprise appearance at the World Series in Los Angeles, fans expected a touch of Hollywood glamour — but what they got instead was a royal storm of controversy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s lavish treatment at the game sparked outrage among Dodgers supporters, many of whom accused organizers of giving the couple “palace privileges” while diehard fans were left sitting in the nosebleeds.
The couple, who arrived under tight security and were ushered straight to a private VIP box behind home plate, were spotted smiling, clapping, and chatting with team executives throughout the night. Meghan, dressed in a chic Dodgers cap and fitted denim jacket, looked effortlessly California-casual, while Harry sported a team jersey, blending in just enough to look the part — but not enough to go unnoticed.
However, it wasn’t their outfits that caught everyone’s attention. Cameras repeatedly panned to the royal pair on the jumbotron, showcasing their every reaction as though they were the stars of the show. When their faces appeared on screen, the stadium’s energy shifted — cheers from some fans were quickly drowned out by a chorus of boos and jeers from others.
“It’s the World Series, not a royal parade,” one irritated fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Why are we giving them the red-carpet treatment when real Dodgers fans can’t even afford these seats?”
Others echoed similar frustrations, arguing that the celebrity spectacle distracted from the game itself. “Every five minutes the cameras were on them,” another fan wrote. “We came to see baseball — not Meghan Markle’s reaction shots.”
Reports from inside the stadium suggest the royal couple was personally escorted by stadium executives, with additional staff assigned to manage crowd interactions and security. Their private box, usually reserved for top sponsors or sports legends, was cordoned off from the public — an arrangement that rubbed some longtime ticket holders the wrong way.
Still, not everyone was critical. Some attendees praised the couple’s enthusiasm, noting that Harry appeared genuinely invested in the game. “He was cheering and clapping like a kid,” one eyewitness said. “Say what you will, but he looked like he was having fun.”
Yet the mixed reception highlights the complicated relationship Harry and Meghan have with both America and their royal past. While the couple has found a new life in California, their public appearances often reignite debates about privilege, privacy, and celebrity culture.
By the end of the night, the Dodgers had lost the game — and fans on social media were quick to joke that maybe the team’s luck ran out the moment “royalty” showed up. Whether it was a PR move or just a night out, one thing is certain: Harry and Meghan’s presence once again stole the spotlight, leaving behind a trail of headlines, divided opinions, and a fan base still fuming over the royal treatment that turned America’s pastime into a royal spectacle.
