Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found themselves in the middle of a fan uproar after securing the prime seats during their date night at Game 4 of the World Series. Dodgers enthusiasts were less than pleased with the royal couple’s preferential seating.
Fully embracing their Los Angeles lifestyle, Harry and Meghan sported Dodgers gear at Tuesday night’s game. The couple frequently appeared on Fox’s broadcast, capturing viewers’ attention as they soaked in the excitement from their enviable vantage point.
Their front-row placement, however, sparked surprise and some discontent among fans. The decision to seat Harry and Meghan ahead of local icons like Magic Johnson and Sandy Koufax did not go unnoticed.
Johnson, who holds part ownership of the Dodgers, and Koufax, a celebrated Hall of Fame pitcher with four World Series titles, found themselves in the second row, while the former royals received top billing.
Fans took to social media to voice their opinions, with one expressing disbelief: “Prince Harry and his wife sitting IN FRONT of Sandy Koufax? Un-fn-real. #WorldSeries #Dodgers.”
Others echoed the sentiment, questioning, “Why the hell are they in front of Sandy?” while another simply stated, “They need to leave.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were sat in front of Sandy Coufax (L) and Magic Johnson (R)
Fans were left infuriated by the decision to give the couple royal treatment over the local icons
‘Magic Johnson is royalty,’ another noted of the NBA legend, who has become a billionaire and part-owner of both the Lakers, Dodgers and Washington Commanders in the years since he retired from his own professional career.
Prior to the game, MLB posted a clip of a smiling Harry and Meghan greeting fans as they made their way into the stadium, flanked by security on the way to their seats.
Meghan sat on Harry’s right in the front row of the crowd, in a seat worth thousands of dollars directly behind the pitch clock. It is unclear whether they paid for the seats, or were invited as VIPs by the team.
Both wore blue Dodgers caps, and the superstar pair were matching with the rest of their outfits too, pairing white shirts with a blue over-layer.
Not long into the Game 4 match-up between the Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Harry and Meghan were shown on the big screen to the sold-out crowd.
According to one X user, fans inside the stadium ‘seemed decidedly nonplussed’ with the celebrity guests in attendance.
On social media, though, many were pleased to see the famous couple, with one writing that it had given the game ‘the Royal seal of approval’.
‘Love seeing global icons reppin’ LA!’ another added. ‘Dodgers uniting the world one hat at a time.’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to the big game comes just days after they shared photos of their trip to a pumpkin patch with Archie and Lilibet.
The footage was notable given it was perhaps the most intimate glimpse Meghan has given into her children and their new life in LA.
In a clip shared to Instagram, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, was seen with Prince Harry and their two children on an outing to Lane Farms in Santa Barbara, and afterwards carving their Halloween decorations at home.
In the footage Meghan dons a pair of black knee-high boots and leggings with a black jacket while Harry opts for a casual look in jeans, a hoodie and a baseball cap. The pair can be seen holding hands
Princess Lilibet could this week be seen in the back of a video shared of Harry carving a pumpkin to celebrate Halloween
While Meghan usually obscures her children’s faces by only photographing them from behind, her latest video offered fans a peek at their features as they ran around while Prince Harry worked on his pumpkin.
Meghan’s reel also showcased Harry’s cheeky side and featured her mother Doria Ragland and close friend Markus Anderson.
Markus is often affectionately referred to as Meghan’s ‘second husband’ because of their close bond over many years.
He’s been by Meghan’s side more than ever in recent months – accompanying her to Disneyland and Paris Fashion Week – with his latest invitation to the Sussexes’ Montecito mansion confirming his position in their inner circle.
