Prince Harry’s recent trip to Canada garnered significant attention and sparked multiple controversies. The Duke of Sussex traveled early this month to attend Remembrance Day events, including the True Patriot Love National Tribute Dinner on November 6.
His visit coincided with Prince William’s journey to Brazil. William was there to announce Earthshot Prize finalists at the COP30 climate summit. Unlike William’s pre-announced engagements, Harry’s appeared to be a last-minute addition to his schedule.
This timing led some royal observers to suggest Harry’s trip was meant to overshadow his brother. Harry’s team quickly issued a statement denying these rumors. They asserted that Buckingham Palace had been informed of the Duke’s travel plans.
However, a subsequent report by People on November 16 challenged this claim. The publication indicated that the palace was surprised by Harry’s visit. This renewed speculation about ongoing tensions between the brothers and the royal household.
Harry’s team previously explained the short notice for his announcements. They cited the lack of the same security level provided to active working royals. This necessitates a much shorter period for releasing event details compared to the King or Prince of Wales.
They also clarified that the events, planned almost a year in advance, had their main dinner date set by the charity, not Prince Harry. He could not unilaterally change these dates. Decisions on travel announcements are guided by private security advisors and event security teams.
The team emphasized Harry’s deep connection to Canada. Toronto holds a special place for him due to the 2017 Invictus Games. His return was the culmination of months of meticulous planning.
Beyond the family drama, Harry faced another public moment in Canada. He wore a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during a Toronto Blue Jays World Series game alongside Meghan Markle. The Dodgers had defeated the Blue Jays in the World Series on November 1.
Harry later offered an apology to Canada for the "hatgate" incident. He jokingly attributed it to being "under pressure." He explained he was invited to the Dodgers’ box or dugout by the team owner himself.
Us Weekly has since reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment regarding the People report. The unfolding narrative continues to draw global media attention.