Catherine, Princess of Wales during a reception for the England Wheelchair Rugby League Team at Hampton Court Palace on January 19, 2023 in London, England. The England team were crowned World Champions in November after beating France in the Rugby League Wheelchair World Cup Final, boosting support for the sport.

“Thank you for your support, HRH the Princess of Wales!”

Kate Middleton Meets England Rugby Team in Dressing Rooms After World Cup Match

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Another photograph from the post showed the Princess of Wales inside the team’s changing rooms as she shook hands with another player, Jamie George.

Kate also spent time chatting to other team members as they wound down after their win. In another photo from the team’s post, players Jonny May, Freddie Steward and Eliott Daly smiled during a conversation with the princess.

Kate Middleton Meets England Rugby Team in Dressing Rooms After World Cup Match

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The Prince and Princess of Wales’s official Instagram accountalso posted photographsfrom the post-match meet-and-greet, as well as images from during the game and a shot of Kate watching from the stands.A congratulatory message to the victorious England team accompanied the carousel of photos.

While Princess Kate attended the England team’s match,Kensington Palace previously confirmedthat her husbandPrince William, 41, will watch Wales vs. Fiji in a group-stage match in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Kate Middleton Meets England Rugby Team in Dressing Rooms After World Cup Match

Prince Louis, 5, is also “mad” about the sport, according to his royal mom.

“They are at an age where they just love running around,” the princess added.

source: people.com