Prince William used to be the one who would do events here and there, events which would get little media attention if he was solo. Kate was the one who rarely did anything. But in recent months, that’s really reversed – Kate steps out for public events much more often than William. In the past two weeks, Kate has attended the BAFTAs with her husband, and she stepped out for that disastrous pancake photo-op. Meanwhile, William hasn’t done anything other than the BAFTAs. Something is going on and it’s not just William hiding out post-Spare. It’s almost like… people are starting to realize that William can’t do anything without being rude as hell, or without making some kind of insensitive gaffe or falling d–k first into controversy. In any case, Peg and Buttons will do an event this weekend. This is probably why William has done f–k all this week: why work Monday through Friday when you know you have to attend a rugby match on Saturday?
Let the battle of the Waleses commence! The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to go head-to-head at the Wales vs England Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.
William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) while Kate became patron of the Rugby Football Union last year. The couple are renowned for being competitive with one another and no doubt there will be some friendly rivalry as they watch the action from the stands.
Prince George joined his parents for his first major rugby match between England and Wales last February where England saw a 23-19 victory. While it’s not known whether William and Kate will be joined by any of their children at the match on Saturday, Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Prince and Princess will meet injured players who are supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, before officially opening the Sir Tasker Watkins Suite – a new space at the Stadium which is dedicated for use by the injured players and their families ahead of matches.
The Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, of which The Prince of Wales is Patron, was set up in 1972 as an organisation with a range of education, social and sporting objectives.
At last year’s Six Nations match, Kate cosplayed Diana in a houndstooth jacket and they brought George as their little buffer. I don’t even think George is into rugby, not like he loves football. Anyway, this rugby patronage is the one they took away from Prince Harry and gave to Kate. She’s been feigning keenness for rugby for more than a year, so we’ll see what happens. It’s pretty funny/sad that William will literally only work one day a week though.
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- North America Rights Only – London, UK -20220226- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union, with Prince George arrive to attend the England vs Wales Guinness Six Nations rugby match at Twickenham Stadium, London. -PICTURED: Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George -PHOTO by: INSTARimages.com Disclaimer: This is an editorial, rights-managed image. Please contact INSTAR Images for licensing fee and rights information at or call +1 212 414 0207. This image may not be published in any way that is, or might be deemed to be, defamatory, libelous, pornographic, or obscene. Please consult our sales department for any clarification needed prior to publication and use. INSTAR Images reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this material. If you are in violation of our intellectual property rights or copyright you may be liable for damages, loss of income, any profits you derive from the unauthorized use of this material and, where appropriate, the cost of collection and/or any statutory damages awarded For images containing underage children: Be advised that some Countries may have restricted privacy laws against publishing images of underage children. Inform yourself! Underage children may need to be removed or have their face pixelated before publishing
- 1 October 2015. The Duke of Cambridge throws a rugby ball during a visit to the National Sport Centre in Cardiff to launch the Coach Core Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) Programme. Coach Core was created by The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry in 2012 as part of the Olympic Legacy programme. It provides an intense training programme for 16 to 24-year-olds, many from disadvantaged social backgrounds, to become qualified coaches and inspire their peers. *** Local Caption *** *,Image: 538105066, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: Spain, Portugal and South America only – Fee Payable Upon Reproduction – For queries contact Avalon: +44 (0) 20 7421 6000 , Model Release: no, Credit line: Papixs Press/Look Press / Avalon
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- Britain’s Prince William, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George arrive to watch the Six Nations rugby match between England and Wales, at Twickenham stadium, London, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.,Image: 665182928, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Alberto Pezzali / Avalon
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- The Princess of Wales talking to TV presenter Clare Balding ahead of the England vs Papua New Guinea Rugby League World Cup quarter-final match at the DW Stadium, Wigan, her first match she has attended since succeeding the Duke of Sussex as patron of the Rugby Football League (RFL).,Image: 735444183, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Martin Rickett / Avalon
- The Princess of Wales talking to TV presenter Clare Balding ahead of the England vs Papua New Guinea Rugby League World Cup quarter-final match at the DW Stadium, Wigan, her first match she has attended since succeeding the Duke of Sussex as patron of the Rugby Football League (RFL).,Image: 735444189, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Martin Rickett / Avalon
- The Princess of Wales arriving to meet the players ahead of the England vs Papua New Guinea Rugby League World Cup quarter-final match at the DW Stadium, Wigan, her first match she has attended since succeeding the Duke of Sussex as patron of the Rugby Football League (RFL).,Image: 735444208, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no, Credit line: Martin Rickett / Avalon
- East Moseley, UNITED KINGDOM – The Princess of Wales hosts a reception for the England Wheelchair Rugby League team in recognition of their success at the recent Rugby League World Cup, at Hampton Court Palace, East Moseley, Surrey, UK, on the 19th of January 2023. Pictured: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton BACKGRID USA 19 JANUARY 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
- East Moseley, UNITED KINGDOM – The Princess of Wales hosts a reception for the England Wheelchair Rugby League team in recognition of their success at the recent Rugby League World Cup, at Hampton Court Palace, East Moseley, Surrey, UK, on the 19th of January 2023. Pictured: Catherine, Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton BACKGRID USA 19 JANUARY 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / UK: +44 208 344 2007 / *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
- North America Rights Only – London, UK -20220226- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union, with Prince George arrive to attend the England vs Wales Guinness Six Nations rugby match at Twickenham Stadium, London. -PICTURED: Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George -PHOTO by: INSTARimages.com Disclaimer: This is an editorial, rights-managed image. Please contact INSTAR Images for licensing fee and rights information at or call +1 212 414 0207. This image may not be published in any way that is, or might be deemed to be, defamatory, libelous, pornographic, or obscene. Please consult our sales department for any clarification needed prior to publication and use. INSTAR Images reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this material. If you are in violation of our intellectual property rights or copyright you may be liable for damages, loss of income, any profits you derive from the unauthorized use of this material and, where appropriate, the cost of collection and/or any statutory damages awarded For images containing underage children: Be advised that some Countries may have restricted privacy laws against publishing images of underage children. Inform yourself! Underage children may need to be removed or have their face pixelated before publishing
