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'He didn’t enjoy it that much': what happened when Prince Charles went to a baseball game in 1970
With the king expected to visit the US, here’s a look back at when he didn’t quite understand America’s favorite pastime
TL;DR
- Prince Charles and Princess Anne attended a Washington Senators baseball game in 1970 during their first official White House visit.
- David Eisenhower, grandson of President Nixon, had to explain the rules of baseball to Prince Charles.
- The game was played in hot weather, with a sparse crowd and a low-scoring pitcher's duel, contributing to a stressful experience for Charles.
- The royals left before the game's conclusion, missing the only home run and Washington's 4-0 victory.
- Charles showed confusion about the game, particularly regarding foul balls not being home runs.
- The visit coincided with camera day at the ballpark, and Charles also met with President Nixon to discuss environmental issues.