Prince William and Princess Catherine share a lighthearted rivalry right now as Wales takes on England within the Six Nations rugby championship at Twickenham Stadium, kicking off round 4:40 p.m.
Royal Patrons Again Opposing Groups
William, aged 43 and patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, helps the Welsh aspect. Catherine, patron of England Rugby, cheers for the Purple Roses. The couple launched a joint assertion wishing each groups success: “Wishing the most effective of luck to Wales and England Rugby as they go head-to-head at Twickenham right now within the Males’s Six Nations Championship. As patrons of each unions respectively… Might the most effective crew win! W&C.”
Anticipation builds at their Windsor house, Forest Lodge, the place the matchup might spark pleasant debates over bragging rights.
Household Enjoys Rugby Collectively
The rivalry could lengthen to their youngsters—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—who actively play rugby. The boys take part in class video games, whereas Charlotte joins household periods at house.
In January, Catherine shared household rugby tales throughout a Windsor Fort reception honoring England’s ladies’s crew for his or her 2025 World Cup victory—their first since 2014. Talking with captain Zoe Stratford, vice captains Marlie Packer and Megan Jones, and head coach John Mitchell, she highlighted Louis’s enthusiasm for Rugbytots periods.
“He is kind of seven, eight now, and he is having fun with it,” she stated. “Presently of yr, the pitch is both completely swamped or they’re arduous.”
Discussing mixed-gender play in youth sports activities, Catherine famous: “Charlotte is enjoying rugby however at house with the household, so she is not but at college. Rugby is so accessible; Louis is enjoying contact rugby and it is such an incredible recreation. Really, they should not essentially must pigeon gap girls and boys specifically sports activities too early.”
She added a humorous warning about George: “Clearly as they get bodily stronger—George now, if we play at house, I don’t need to get tackled by George! However, as much as a sure age I believe it is nice.”
Match Preview: Wales Seeks Revenge
England dominated Wales final March in Cardiff, securing a file 68-14 victory. The Welsh crew now goals to bounce again on English soil, heightening the stakes throughout the Severn Bridge.
The occasion attracts world consideration to this storied rivalry in worldwide rugby.
