Catherine, The Princess of Wales, made a quick trip to France to cheer the English team for the Rugby World Cup group stage match against Argentina. Kate has been the patron of England Rugby since February 2022. Kate joined the thousands of Rugby fans at the Stade de Marseille in Marseille, southern France.
The Princess of Wales slips in the side door for #ENGvARG #royals #KateMiddleton pic.twitter.com/mpKJtCVpvl
— Andy Jehring (@AndyJehring) September 9, 2023
Upon arrival, The Princess of Wales was received by the RFU President Rob Briers, France 2023 Chairman Jacques Rivoal and World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont before being shown to her seat in the Presidential Box at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome.
The England team won the match 27 – 10. After the match, Princess of Wales met with the team and congratulated them on the win. Kensington Palace shared a message on Twitter on the behalf of the Royal Patron. Next the English team will be facing Japan on Sunday.
Well done @EnglandRugby! A great start to the tournament and so looking forward to following your progress in #RWC2023 🌹 pic.twitter.com/tBu3WtUtjQ
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 9, 2023
Earlier today we got a brilliant surprise when The Prince and Princess of Wales along with Princess Anne joined the team of ‘The Good, Bad and Rugby’ for an hour long episode during which we heard many interesting and funny anecdotes about William and Kate.
One of the host is Mike Tindall – Husband of William’s cousin – Zara Phillips Tindall- Princess Anne’s daughter. Mike is an English former rugby union player. You can find more about the podcast and watch it here.
What Kate Middleton wore to Rugby World Cup match in France
- Alexander McQueen Grain de Poudre Wool Blazer – (Repeat – Debuted in in Jamaica in March 2022.)
- Alexander McQueen Leaf Crepe Tailored Trousers – (Repeat – Debuted in March 2022 )
- White UFO Top
- England Rugby Brooch – (Repeat – Debuted in October 2022 )
- Mappin & Webb Empress Pendant Necklace – (Repeat – Debuted in August 2014)
- Mappin & Webb Empress Drop Earrings – (Repeat – Debuted in 2015 at the Christening of Princess Charlotte )
- Massimo Dutti Woven Leather Clutch-Style Handbag – (Repeat – Debuted in June 2022 )
- White Pumps
Heading towards, The Princess of Wales style of the day – Princess Kate chose an overall white look that is very familiar to Royal Fans. She brought many familiar pieces together to make this gorgeous outfit of the day.
Catherine was wearing her white Alexander McQueen Grain de Poudre Wool Blazer that we first saw in March 2022 during Jamaica tour.
She paired it with a white UFO top and Alexander McQueen Leaf Crepe Tailored Trousers that was debuted in March 2022 when she left Belize after the Royal tour.
This time she paired the outfit with her Mappin & Webb Empress Pendant Necklace and matching Mappin & Webb Empress Drop Earrings. Both are older pieces – necklace was first worn in August 2014 while earrings made their first appearance at the Christening of Princess Charlotte in 2015.
She topped the blazer with her England Rugby Brooch.
Kate Middleton was carrying her Massimo Dutti Woven Leather Clutch-Style Handbag that she first carried in June 2022 when she visited Little Village. She was wearing white pumps that due to the lack of clear pictures cannot be identified but could be very well one of the white pumps she has in her wardrobe.
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