‘He didn’t enjoy it that much’: what happened when Prince Charles went to a baseball game in 1970
Summary
In 1970, then Prince Charles and Princess Anne attended a Washington Senators baseball game during their first official White House visit. Prince Charles did not fully understand the game and seemed to enjoy the experience less due to the heat, low attendance, and the slow pace of the game.Key Facts
- Prince Charles and Princess Anne visited the U.S. in 1970 with a stop at a baseball game.
- They attended a game between the Washington Senators and the California Angels at RFK Stadium.
- Richard Nixon’s daughters and David Eisenhower hosted the royals at the event.
- Prince Charles did not know much about baseball and needed explanations during the game.
- The game was hot, sparsely attended (about 8,500 fans), and had little excitement, making it less enjoyable.
- The game ended with Washington winning 4 to 0, but the royals left before a home run was hit.
- Prince Charles showed interest in American environmental efforts during the visit.
- The royals moved to a shaded area partway through due to the July heat.
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