Kate Middleton Makes a Surprise Post-Game Trip to the England Rugby Team’s Locker Room — Complete with Messy Cleats!

“Special moments,” the team captioned the candid snaps. “Great to have our patron Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales in attendance in Marseille 🌹#ENGvFIJ | #RWC2023.”

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Kate was pictured smiling and clapping along with players Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum, looking pristine in a white double-breasted tweed blazer and a pair of wide-leg black pants compared to the teammates.

In a second photo, the royal smiled as she shook hands and placed a congratulatory hand on Manu Tuilagi’s shoulder.

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Kate Middleton Makes a Surprise Post-Game Trip to the England Rugby Team’s Locker Room — Complete with Messy Cleats!

Prince William, meanwhile, attended Wales' quarterfinal match against Argentina in France on Saturday. He brought with him a surprise guest: his 10-year-old son,Prince George! The father-and-son duo wore matching navy suits and red ties to the game.

Unfortunately, the Welsh team came up short, losing 17-29.

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