The Princess of Wales beamed and looked dapper in a white ensemble tonight as she watched England play Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Standing in the stands, Kate appeared in good spirits as she chatted with World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont ahead of the game at the Stade de Marseille, France.
The royal mother-of-three opted for her trusty £1,945 Alexander McQueen white blazer and matching trousers, which have become a staple of her public appearances.
She complemented her suit with a stunning set of jewelery which she first wore to Princess Charlotte’s christening in 2015 – including her pair of £3,750 Mappin & Webb Empress diamond carriage earrings and matching Empress mini pendant necklace in white gold and diamond worth £2,000.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are in France this weekend to watch two British teams play their first group stage games.
The Princess of Wales was radiant and looking elegant in her white ensemble as she watched England play Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in France
The mother of three became famous for her stylish elegance and as the wife of the heir to the throne
Kate was in the stands and appeared to be in good spirits as she chatted to World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont ahead of the game at the Stade de Marseille, France
The Princess of Wales looked dapper in her all-white outfit as she played England against New Zealand
As Patron of the Rugby Football Union, the Princess is cheering for England today
Her husband will be in Bordeaux tomorrow to watch Wales v Fiji
Both the Princess of Wales and her husband are keen sports fans and regularly congratulate British teams on their social media channels
The Princess of Wales wore her £2,000 Empress mini white gold and diamond necklace for the first time at the christening of her daughter Princess Charlotte on July 5, 2015
The Prince and Princess of Wales will travel to France this weekend to watch the Rugby World Cup – after William was embroiled in a row last month over his decision to turn down the Lionesses World Cup final
Kate, patron of the Rugby Football Union, will be cheering on the team today, while William, patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, will be at the Wales v Fiji game in Bordeaux on Sunday.
It comes weeks after the prince, who is president of the Football Association and therefore responsible for promoting the game at national and international level, decided not to attend the World Cup final, where England played Spain in Australia.
The cost of the trip and carbon footprint were cited as reasons for not traveling.
Palace sources said it could be seen as tactless for William to return for the first time in almost a decade to publicly cheer on England in the final because they had eliminated Australia from the tournament to get there.
A source told the Mail: “It was a considered decision.” The Prince of Wales has not visited since 2014, so he would like his next trip to Australia to be an extensive visit.
“He met her [the Lionesses] at St George’s Park before they flew out and he supported them throughout the tournament, sending private congratulations to the manager and the team.’
But critics turned against the prince as the government desperately sent Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to Sydney to support Sarina Wiegman’s side.
Mandu Reid, leader of the Women’s Equality Party, told Web: “It is absolutely ridiculous that England were not and still are not ready to celebrate the Women’s World Cup final.”
“Football Association president Prince William isn’t bothering to attend, licensing laws haven’t been relaxed, there won’t be a screen in Trafalgar Square and there’s no word of a big celebration either.”
“This last-minute scramble by our leaders to support the Lionesses is not only embarrassing, but shows how little they think of women’s sports.”
“You can guarantee that there is no way the men’s soccer team will be treated with such disregard and disrespect.”
It comes weeks after the Prince, who is president of the Football Association and therefore responsible for promoting the game at national and international level, decided not to attend the Women’s World Cup final, where England played Spain in Australia
Before the final, Prince William wished the lionesses good luck in a video posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media account, along with his daughter Princess Charlotte, who was holding a soccer ball
The Princess of Wales, 41, will attend a group stage match between England and Argentina, while Prince William, 41, will watch Wales take on Fiji (both pictured at a rugby match in February).
Earlier today it was revealed that the Princess of Wales is a fan of late-night cold water swimming – and playing beer pong with Mike Tindall.
The royal sporting revelations came to light today with the launch of a special Rugby World Cup edition of the former England international’s podcast: The Good, the Bad and the Rugby.
In the 50-minute episode, the Prince and Princess of Wales and Anne, the Princess Royal – who are patrons of Welsh, English and Scottish rugby – speak to Tindall, the husband of Anne’s daughter Zara, and co-hosts James Haskell and Alex Payne in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle.
The shot, filmed on Wednesday, revealed some of the royal family’s sporting secrets.
Last month the Prince of Wales faced criticism after it was revealed that neither he nor the Prime Minister attended any of England’s men’s World Cup games in Qatar last winter.
FA boss Mark Bullingham said bosses always knew William wouldn’t take part but he had been “a brilliant supporter of the team throughout”.
Before the final, Prince William wished the lionesses good luck in a video posted on the Prince and Princess of Wales’ social media account, along with his daughter Princess Charlotte, who was holding a soccer ball.
Catherine, Princess of Wales also seemed to see the funny side as she attended the taping of a special episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast
Mike Tindall, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the recording of a special episode of The Good, The Bad and The Rugby podcast in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle in September 6
Mike Tindall and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend the traditional Easter Sunday service at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on April 21, 2019
The Princess of Wales reveals she was forced to run barefoot during a parents’ run on Sports Day, which for many people is reminiscent of Diana’s famous run on William’s Sports Day in 1989 (pictured).
William said, “Lionesses, I want to send you good luck for tomorrow.”
“We’re sorry we can’t be there in person, but we’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and the millions you’ve inspired here and around the world.” So get out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourself.”
A beaming Charlotte, dressed in shorts and a T-shirt, added: “Good luck lionesses!”
The couple’s decision to attend the Games in France comes after they spent a summer break in Balmoral with the royal family.
They met with other family members at the church as the royal family spent their first summer holiday at the property since the queen’s death a year ago.
As Prince Andrew sat next to Prince William on his way to church, he really seemed to be back in the royal lap. The disgraced duke, 63, was driven to church by the future king while Kate was in the back seat.
Experts said Prince Andrew’s appearance in a car with William and Kate as the family drove to church in Balmoral was a “public show of togetherness” but there was “no possibility” he could return to his royal duties.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Web that the photos of Prince Andrew traveling to church with the Waleses were “clearly intended to send a message of family unity”.
But he insisted it was no sign that Andrew could return to public duties in any way.
“This is a sad time for the royal family on their usual holiday at Balmoral.” “They and the nation will shortly mark the anniversary of the Queen’s death one year ago,” Fitzwilliams said.
“We know how close Andrew was to the late Queen. His appearance at the Duke of Edinburgh’s memorial service in March 2022, where he physically supported her while she supported him emotionally and financially, caused great controversy.”
“It was reported that his pocket money was cut. It was rumored that his tenure at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, his home, was in jeopardy.
“He is also reportedly trying to regain the police protection he lost when he stepped down from his royal duties.”
But Mr Fitzwilliams added: “It is important to emphasize that, as King Charles and Prince William have always recognized, there is no possibility of him returning to public duties in any capacity.”
“One look at his non-existent popularity ratings in the polls makes the public sentiment on the subject very clear.”
“However, the focus is on harmony on a personal level and he and his immediate family, who are also at Balmoral, will obviously greatly appreciate this, particularly as the photos we see today are such a public sign of togetherness .” .’