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Prince Harry, Meghan Meet Yankees Before London Game

LONDON (CBSNewYork/AP) — Major league baseball’s first game in Europe received a royal launch.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, took part in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Yankees played the Boston Red Sox. The couple left month-old son Archie home as Meghan made one of her few public appearances since giving birth.

The couple greeted both teams before the game and received gifts for Archie — a onesie from the Red Sox and a customized jersey from the Yankees.

  • LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Manager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees presents a gift for Archie to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex before their game against the Boston Red Sox at London Stadium on June 29, 2019 in London, England.