PRINCESS Kate was seen celebrating with a beer-swigging England side in changing rooms after they trounced Wales in a Six Nations clash.
The highly-anticipated match kicked off Saturday afternoon at Principality Stadium in Cardiff – with England securing a huge 68-14 win.
Following the match, both William and Kate headed to the Wales and England changing rooms to celebrate with – or comfort – the players.
Kate has been captured smiling and shaking the hands of the winning England side – many of who were having a celebratory beer.
Meanwhile William was commiserating with the devastated Welsh team following the huge loss.
During the game, the Royal couple were seen bantering with fans as they supported opposite sides during the England-Wales Six Nations rugby clash.
England was “ready to embrace the hostility of Cardiff” according to lock Ollie Chessum – in one of the last games of the season.
Kate, 43, and William, 40 are patrons of the Rugby Football League (RFL) and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) respectively.
Despite the good-natured rivalry, they united before the game to greet injured players at the stadium supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust.
In a story posted to their shared Instagram account, the pair wrote: “A pleasure to meet with players supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust ahead of today’s match in Cardiff.”
The same message was also written in Welsh, along with snaps from the event.
The famously competitive couple have previously joked about their opposing loyalties when it comes to the Six Nations.
In 2023, William remarked it would be a “tense journey home” with his wife after a Six Nations Wales v England match in Cardiff.
As well as his love for rugby, Prince William is also a footie fan – and was spotted earlier this week enjoying a matchday at Villa Park mixing with the other fans.
The royal has spoken of falling in love with Aston Villa after being taken to a match by friends as a boy.
He also revealed he visits fan forums anonymously online — and moves his kids around when watching at home to bring the team luck.
William said he was gripped by the “sense of belonging” and the passion of his fellow football fans.
When the new England boss Thomas Tuchel was appointed, the FA received criticism for choosing a foreigner rather than an Englishman.
However the royal gave Tuchel the royal seal of approval.
In an exclusive interview with SunSport, Prince William, now an FA patron after serving 18 years as president, said: “I understand the debate around having an English manager.
“But, to me, it should be the best person for the job — and Thomas is exactly the right person.
“Without doubt he is one of the top five managers in the world.”
“It would be amazing if he could win the World Cup next year. It’s gearing up to that and it’s definitely possible.“
Kate’s appearance at the rugby comes as part of a gradual return to public duties after revealing she is in remission from cancer.
She also has an engagement with the Irish Guards on St Patrick’s Day in London on Monday.
It comes as:
- Wills gave new England boss Thomas Tuchel the royal seal of approval
- He lifted the lid on his attempt at Ronaldo’s ‘Siu’ celebration & chose between pal Becks & Zidane in a hilarious Q&A
- The prince revealed how hard it was walking into the England dressing room after Euros final heartache
WILLING ENGLAND ON
PRINCE William’s tenure as FA President has been marked by a huge upturn in form.
May 2006: He takes over from uncle Prince Andrew.
June 2006: He cheers on England and meets fans at the World Cup in Germany.
2010: He and Prince Harry visit the England camp in South Africa.
2012-2014: The future King stays home for the disappointing Euro 2012 and the dismal 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
2016: Wills says the FA’s governance structure needs reform, at a lunch commemorating his ten-year anniversary as president.
2018: The Prince does not attend the World Cup in Russia but he tweeted after the 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter finals: “You wanted to make history England and you are doing just that.”
2021: The president continues his hands-on approach to the Three Lions during the Covid-delayed Euro 2020.
He gave a dressing room speech after England’s final defeat to Italy, which he watched alongside wife Kate and son George at Wembley.
2022: Wills and Kate cheer the Lionesses on to England’s first trophy since 1966 at the Euro 2022 final at Wembley.
2024: He roars England to victory over Switzerland at Euro 2024 — months after the double cancer diagnosis shock of Kate and dad Charles. He steps down after loss in final.
