Harry and Meghan Spark Buzz With Dodgers-Game Appearance
The couple showed up to cheer, but it wasn’t long before royal watchers and baseball diehards alike turned the spotlight elsewhere.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are just as excited about the 2025 World Series as the rest of its fans. The couple was spotted sitting in the front row at Dodger Stadium, and their appearance quickly became a topic of conversation online.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react during game four of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 28 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
On Tuesday, October 28, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined the crowd to watch Game 4 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meghan showed off her team spirit in a blue Dodgers hat, while Harry later put on his own Dodgers cap.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react during game four of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 28 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
The 44-year-old paired dark-colored pants with an oversized white button-up shirt, while Harry wore a black blazer over a white T-shirt and dark pants.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during game four of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers | Source: Getty Images
The pair cheered on Meghan's home team from their prime seats, which happened to be right in front of legendary Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax. However, while the royal couple attracted plenty of attention, some fans seemed even more impressed by the baseball icon.
One admirer of the sport wrote, "More interested in the classy gentleman behind them, Mr Sandy Koufax, a true Legend!" Another joked, "Royalty is sitting BEHIND Markle and Harry."
A third fan took it even further, declaring, "Royalty is Koufax." Other people wondered, "Sitting in front of Sandy Koufax! Wonder if they showed him respect by saying hello...probably do not have a clue who he is!"
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, sit in front of Dodger legend Sandy Koufax as they watch Game four of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays | Source: Getty Images
Sandy had a brief but legendary baseball career. His journey began with a basketball scholarship to the University of Cincinnati in 1953, where he initially planned to pursue a career in architecture.
However, his athletic path took a different turn when his exceptional talent for pitching led him to baseball, a decision that would forever change the sport’s history. Sandy went on to become one of the most dominant left-handed pitchers of all time, earning multiple Cy Young Awards.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, sit in front of Dodger legend Sandy Koufax as they watch Game four of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays | Source: Getty Images
He also cemented his legacy with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Unfortunately, his brilliant career was cut short by traumatic arthritis in his elbow, which posed a serious risk of permanent disability.
After just 12 remarkable seasons, Sandy retired from the game at age 30. In 1972, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, becoming the youngest player ever to receive the honor — a fitting tribute to his successful career.
Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax attends the Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center on July 27, 2025 in Cooperstown, New York | Source: Getty Images
Due to these milestones, some fans were thrilled to spot him at the game. However, others shifted the conversation, debating over which team Prince Harry and Meghan should have been supporting.
One user quipped, "Aren't you the head of commonwealth CANADA😂." Someone else pointed out the royal connection, "I think you mean the BLUE JAYS! His Dad is King of England and is a 'figurehead' of Canada."
A few more fans chimed in with their opinions on team loyalty. One commented, "Should've worn jays caps," while another teased, "Haven't the royals heard of the royal Blue Jays some one get them Blue Jay hats [sic]."
Others took a more serious tone, with one viewer writing, "The royal family is a big part of Canada's history and culture, making it quite disappointing to see them supporting the Dodgers."
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react during the fifth inning of game four of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers | Source: Getty Images
Between their fashion choices, team allegiance, and seating location, Meghan and Harry's night at the ballgame certainly gave fans plenty to talk about.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex react during the fifth inning of game four of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers | Source: Getty Images
On October 10, 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex also sparked whispers of tension and emotional turmoil when they attended Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival at Spring Studios in New York.
While there, the couple spoke on stage. Sources who were at the event shared details about the duo's presence, noting nuances of both Harry and Meghan's demeanor.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Phil Schermer at Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival in New York on October 10, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
The couple's participation in the event was rooted in their ongoing advocacy for mental health awareness and digital well-being — causes that have become central pillars of their public work.
Representing their Archewell Foundation, which sponsored three panels at the festival, Harry and Meghan arrived at Spring Studios with a purpose-driven agenda.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle posing with Jonathan Haidt, Katie Couric, and Phil Schermer at the mental health event. | Source: Getty Images
While their appearance was part of a broader effort to support discussions around youth mental health and online safety, those in attendance noted an unexpected emotional weight surrounding the pair — particularly Harry.
Sources in the audience described the Duke's presence as noticeably subdued. His typically affable demeanor gave way to a more sombre expression as he took to the stage to deliver opening remarks. "The global pandemic stripped away the ordinary scaffolding of life," he told the crowd, "and brought a measurable surge in anxiety, depression, and loss of connection."
Prince Harry speaking on stage at Spring Studios. | Source: Getty Images
An audience member who had hoped to see the couple in a more interactive setting expressed mild disappointment that neither joined the panels themselves. Instead, both Harry and Meghan read prepared speeches from teleprompters to open separate sessions.
Their stage presence was described as "very businesslike," suggesting a level of emotional restraint that felt out of sync with their usual warmth. Meghan, poised and eloquent, introduced the second panel moderated by journalist Katie Couric.
Meghan Markle speaking on stage at the event in New York. | Source: Getty Images
"For this next panel we're going to turn to one of the most urgent questions facing families today: what's happening to childhood, and how and what do we do to allow our children to just be children [sic]," she said.
Following the three panels, the Sussexes briefly mingled with participants and offered hugs before exiting the venue. They then reportedly had lunch with longtime friend Serena Williams at Soho House.
Meghan Markle addressing the audience at Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival. | Source: Getty Images
The outing marked the continuation of what has been referred to as a "pseudo-royal" approach to public engagements, echoing their past charitable tours during their time as working royals. But unlike earlier appearances, this one seemed laced with a quiet gravity, especially for the prince, whose demeanor prompted subtle concern from those watching closely.
A royal watcher in the crowd recounted a notably subdued atmosphere. In contrast to the fanfare often surrounding Sussex appearances, the absence of excited crowds and the restrained dynamic between the couple left some attendees surprised.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry seated in the crowd at the mental health festival. | Source: Getty Images
"It felt so bleak," the observer noted. "No crowds to greet them [...] Was [sic] so interesting to see them in person."
"Harry just looked sad, anxious and [sic] tired. He obviously hates speaking in front of a crowd," the attendee divulged further. But perhaps the most poignant observation highlighted, "You got the impression his life had taken a wrong turn."
Prince Harry looks on while standing on stage. | Source: Getty Images
It was a reflection not just on the day's proceedings, but a broader commentary on the winding, often turbulent path the Duke of Sussex has walked in recent years — one that, even in moments of celebration, seemed to carry the weight of something unresolved.
Among those who witnessed the couple up close was reporter Brigid Brown, who attended the festival and offered a more intimate perspective on their involvement — one that painted Meghan, in particular, as quietly present and emotionally engaged throughout the day.
Meghan Markle during her panel introduction speech. | Source: Getty Images
While Harry took to the stage to introduce the panel focused on the impact of the digital world on young people, Meghan remained nearby, positioned just out of the spotlight but close enough to offer visible support.
Following Harry's remarks, he joined the audience, and it became clear that Meghan had been seated front and center all along — specifically next to the mother of a young girl who was about to speak on the panel. The girl's testimony about her struggle with social media was raw and deeply personal.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry clapping while seated in the audience. | Source: Getty Images
She described falling into harmful online content during the pandemic while using TikTok in fifth grade. What began as a tool for staying connected with friends eventually led her into a dangerous spiral of restrictive eating, heavily influenced by the app's algorithm.
Her condition worsened to the point of hospitalization, but in time, she and her family chose to fight back — even joining a lawsuit against the platform. As the young girl courageously shared her story, Meghan's response did not go unnoticed.
Phil Schermer and Meghan Markle on stage together at the event. | Source: Getty Images
Brigid observed that the Duchess sat quietly beside the mother, nodding with empathy and encouragement as the girl spoke. The subtle yet powerful gesture of support was not performative — it was genuine, steady, and reassuring.
Their participation in the festival came just one day after they had commanded attention at Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Gala, where Meghan received the couple's Humanitarians of the Year award.
While the award recognized both their personal and philanthropic contributions — including Harry's work with mental health organizations and the impact of his memoir "Spare" — it also ignited mixed reactions. Some critics pointed to the ongoing tension within the royal family and questioned the appropriateness of the accolade.
Yet others, especially those working closely with the Sussexes behind the scenes, came to their defense. Attorney and social media safety advocate Laura Marquez-Garrett, who presented the award on stage, called their detractors "pessimistic" and insisted that no one was more deserving of the prize.