Kate’s new affiliation with England Rugby puts her in direct competition with Prince William, who is the Welsh Rugby Union’s patron. Kate sported the Welsh colours and sang the Welsh national anthem, while Harry wore an England rugby shirt with the message ‘Carry Them Home’. Kate, 40, grew up watching England rugby games with the Middleton family. A source said: ‘The duchess has happy memories of watching rugby matches with her family as a child.’The duchess’s sister, Pippa Matthews, opened up about the family’s love of rugby for Vanity Fair in 2014. The duke is a passionate rugby fan and celebrated with England when they won the rugby union World Cup in 2003.

Source: Metro February 02, 2022 23:35 UTC