Kensington Palace has released striking new photos of Princess Kate Middleton following her friendly rivalry with Prince William at the Six Nations rugby match.
The Prince and Princess of Wales found themselves on opposing sides as they cheered for their respective teams during Saturday’s Wales vs. England clash. As patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Prince William supported Wales, while Kate, who holds the same role with England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU), stood by her team.
Kate’s team, England, delivered an outstanding performance, securing a dominant 68-14 victory over Wales, keeping their Six Nations title hopes alive. According to Reuters, England showcased one of their best performances in years, though they ultimately finished second in the tournament after France clinched the title with a win over Scotland.
Following the match, Kensington Palace shared a heartwarming Instagram story featuring Kate and William, celebrating the day’s events. England Rugby and the palace also posted photos of the princess meeting the players after the win, captioning them: “Great performance today @englandrugby.”
The royal couple’s lighthearted rivalry added an extra layer of excitement to the match, reinforcing their shared love for the sport despite being on opposite sides of the field.