Kensington Palace has unveiled breathtaking photos of Princess Kate Middleton following a lighthearted rivalry with Prince William. The royal couple found themselves on opposing sides during the highly anticipated Wales vs. England Six Nations match on Saturday.
As the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), Prince William stood in support of Wales, while Princess Kate, who holds the same role for the Rugby Football Union (RFU), proudly backed England. The match proved to be a triumphant moment for Kate’s team, as England delivered a dominant performance, securing a resounding 68-14 victory over Wales with ten tries, keeping their Six Nations title aspirations alive.
According to Reuters, England’s display was one of their most impressive in recent years, leaving Wales struggling while ultimately finishing second in the tournament behind France, who claimed the title with a win over Scotland in Paris.
Following the thrilling match, Kensington Palace shared a heartwarming photo of Kate and William on Instagram Stories. Additional images released by England Rugby and the palace captured the Princess of Wales congratulating the victorious players after the game. Accompanying the photos was a caption that read, “Great performance today @englandrugby.”