It’s been as obvious and predictable as possible – Prince William and Princess Kate have telegraphed for weeks now that they plan to go out and be seen during the Invictus Games, which start on Saturday. Kate was really trying to grab headlines away from the Duchess of Sussex’s With Love, Meghan series last month, and that was just something Kate organized at the last minute. They’ve had months to plan for the Invictus Games, so prepare yourselves. Hello Mag just gave us a hint about what Will and Kate will do this weekend: take George out to a rugby game.
As parents to three children, Princess Kate and Prince William’s weekends are likely jampacked ferrying their kids to various hobbies, from football to gymnastics to tennis, but this weekend is set to be even busier – and perhaps tense.
Why? Because on Saturday, both Prince William and Princess Kate’s favourite rugby teams are taking to the pitch as part of the Six Nations rugby fixtures.
Princess Kate’s team of choice, England, of whom she is the patron, will take on France, while William’s team, Wales – of whom he is patron, playing Italy.
The matches will be played back-to-back, with Wales first followed by England – a tense afternoon indeed at their home in Adelaide Cottage.
The England v France match is set to be played at Twickenham, so there’s a possibility that Prince William could attend, following in the footsteps of his aunt Princess Anne, who attended the Scotland v Italy Six Nations game last weekend.
Yeah, Six Nations rugby on the same weekend as the start of Invictus? Of course they’ll be out. Of course George will be used for the photo-op too, and maybe even Charlotte as well. There will also be a revival of the “Harry abandoned his patronages” storyline, because Harry used to be the royal patron of England’s rugby team. Kate took it over from Harry, and the Mail will devote at least ten articles to that history.
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- North America Rights Only – London, UK -20220226- The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union, with Prince George arrive to attend the England vs Wales Guinness Six Nations rugby match at Twickenham Stadium, London. -PICTURED: Prince William, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George -PHOTO by: INSTARimages.com Disclaimer: This is an editorial, rights-managed image. Please contact INSTAR Images for licensing fee and rights information at sales@instarimages.com or call +1 212 414 0207. This image may not be published in any way that is, or might be deemed to be, defamatory, libelous, pornographic, or obscene. Please consult our sales department for any clarification needed prior to publication and use. INSTAR Images reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this material. If you are in violation of our intellectual property rights or copyright you may be liable for damages, loss of income, any profits you derive from the unauthorized use of this material and, where appropriate, the cost of collection and/or any statutory damages awarded For images containing underage children: Be advised that some Countries may have restricted privacy laws against publishing images of underage children. Inform yourself! Underage children may need to be removed or have their face pixelated before publishing
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- LLANELLI, WALES – SEPTEMBER 10: Prince William, Prince of Wales smiles as it begins to rain during a visit to Parc y Scarlets, the home of the Scarlets Rugby Union team on September 10, 2024 in Llanelli, Wales. The Prince of Wales visited Llanelli in South Wales on Tuesday to celebrate the region’s rich culture and sporting achievements, while engaging with local residents.,Image: 906331860, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Chris Jackson/Avalon/Avalon
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- The Prince of Wales takes part in a rugby coaching session with local school children during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, on day one of his visit to South Africa, ahead of the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony on November 6. Picture date: Monday November 4, 2024.,Image: 930712662, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Aaron Chown/Avalon/Avalon
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- The Prince of Wales takes part in a rugby coaching session with local school children during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, on day one of his visit to South Africa, ahead of the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony on November 6. Picture date: Monday November 4, 2024.,Image: 930712945, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Aaron Chown/Avalon/Avalon
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- The Prince of Wales takes part in a rugby coaching session with local school children during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, on day one of his visit to South Africa, ahead of the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony on November 6. Picture date: Monday November 4, 2024.,Image: 930712988, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Aaron Chown/Avalon/Avalon
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- The Prince of Wales (right) kicks a ball while taking part in a rugby coaching session with local school children during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, on day one of his visit to South Africa, ahead of the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony on November 6. Picture date: Monday November 4, 2024.,Image: 930712998, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Aaron Chown/Avalon/Avalon
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- The Prince of Wales meets former Springboks player Tendai Mtawarira during a visit to Ocean View Secondary School, in Cape Town, to meet young people from Ocean View, Masiphumelele and Langa Townships who regularly participate in the Atlas Foundation’s rugby training and digital skills programme, on day one of his visit to South Africa, ahead of the fourth annual Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony on November 6. Picture date: Monday November 4, 2024.,Image: 930713313, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: *** NO UK USE FOR 48 HRS ***, Model Release: no, Credit line: Aaron Chown/Avalon/Avalon
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- Marseille, FRANCE – Catherine (Kate) Middleton, Princess of Wales, attends England’s victory over Argentina in the Rugby World Cup at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille, France. Pictured: Kate Middleton BACKGRID USA 9 SEPTEMBER 2023 BYLINE MUST READ: Best Image / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Marseille, FRANCE – Prince William, Prince of Wales and his son Prince George attend the Rugby World Cup 2023 Quater final match Wales Vs Argentina in Marseille. Pictured: Prince George, Prince William BACKGRID USA 14 OCTOBER 2023 BYLINE MUST READ: Best Image / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- The Prince and Princess of Wales meet injured players who are supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust, before officially opening the Sir Tasker Watkins Suite, ahead of the Wales vs England Six Nations Match at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Picture date: Saturday February 25, 2023. Featuring: Catherine, Princess Of Wales Where: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom When: 25 Feb 2023 Credit: Matthew Horwood/PA Images/INSTARimages.com/Cover Images **North America Rights Only**
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- Catherine, Princess Of Wales during her visit to meet local and national male rugby players at Maidenhead Rugby Club, in Berkshire, where she also discussed the Shaping Us campaign, hear about their childhood experiences and speak about the role that community settings can play in supporting children and parents. Featuring: Catherine, Princess Of Wales Where: Maidenhead, United Kingdom When: 07 Jun 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
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- Catherine, Princess Of Wales during her visit to meet local and national male rugby players at Maidenhead Rugby Club, in Berkshire, where she also discussed the Shaping Us campaign, hear about their childhood experiences and speak about the role that community settings can play in supporting children and parents. Featuring: Catherine, Princess Of Wales Where: Maidenhead, United Kingdom When: 07 Jun 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
Oh these poor, little sausages working their fingers to the bone!! WandK will be so exhausted by the time the IG wraps up that they’ll need a 3 week break, simply to recover!
Neither could be bothered to come out for the opening matches even though one was played right next door (England played Ireland on Saturday).
Kate was probably afraid of being booed by those mean Irish who don’t think the sun shines out her booty.
That was the Aviva stadium, in dublin
Yes like clockwork it will be them trying to pull attention away from Harry. It’s the only “work” they do.
They are delusional, they don’t compare and can’t compete.
A sporting event? Sure.
I doubt they all live together at Adelaide cottage. That photo of William is rather scary.
When William said that Charlotte was startled when she first saw his beard was the turning point when I realized they don’t live together.
Yeah, that was really revealing. You can’t startle a child with a beard, it grows gradually, unless you don’t see the kid regularly.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Kate shows up at the England game this weekend just because Invictus starts on Saturday. William will not be at that game because he’s the patron of Welsh Rugby.
lol “followed in the footsteps of his aunt Princess Anne” they’re acting like he is leading troops into the Second Battle of Bull Run, not taking his kid to watch a sportsball game from a luxury box.
If they serve alcohol 🍺 of course he will be attending, I’m sure the man’s liver is pickled. Probably explains why he currently looks like the walking dead.
I think William will go and bring George to shield from any criticism and to try to get attention from Harry.
We’ve heard how William called Harry “Harold” to belittle him? Well, I think William should henceforth be known as “Willard”. Peach fuzz crowned dome and dirty looking beard? Yeah, he’s a prize.
Oh, man ! William should have showed up in Paris last Friday to see Wales get demolished by France. That was crazy !! I hope we get to do it again this weekend against England (they got destroyed by Ireland lol).
Wank and buttons-galore are seriously pathetic with a very large P