Catherine, The Princess of Wales, was in Marseilles, France, today to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final match between England and Fiji at the Stade Velodrome. Kate Middleton is the patron of Rugby Football League since February 2022. Yesterday, The Prince of Wales, William, attended the 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-final match between Wales and Argentina with couple’s elder son Prince George. We were hoping that The Princess of Wales bring Princess Charlotte today as the kids are on school break until October 30th.
Nice to see some royal support in Marseille #RWC2023 | #ENGvFIJ pic.twitter.com/ayBOgpe6Q9
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 15, 2023
This was Princess Kate’s second visit to France for the Rugby World cup this year. In September, Kate Middleton attended the Rugby World cup group stage match between England and Argentina. Since becoming the patron of Rugby League, Kate has been very active with the events related to Rugby. From Standard UK’s report
“The princess witnessed England beat Fiji 30-24 in the match on Sunday. She was greeted by RFU president Rob Briers, and World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont, before being shown to her seat in the presidential box at Marseille’s Stade Velodrome. Kate asked Sir Bill if he was “still surviving” after all the games so far to which he replied “Absolutely” adding that it had been “brilliant” and he had seen 18 matches.
Sir Bill then asked if George had enjoyed the match on Saturday to which she replied: “He did, he loved it so much.” Speaking to Mr Briers, Kate, wearing a white jacket and black trousers, added: “Let’s keep our fingers crossed. I’ve been watching a few games. It’s been really great. It’s been a really successful World Cup”.”
Brilliant as always to have our patron Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales in attendance in Marseille.#ENGvFIJ | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/gPyuXNjt4l
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 15, 2023
England made it to the semi-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup with 30-24. They will face the winner of the last quarter-final match between France and South Africa in the Semis.
Into the semi-finals! Congratulations @EnglandRugby 🏉 https://t.co/EmfCfcR9ZO
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2023
Apart from attending training sessions, Kate has also attended the Rugby Inclusive Day this month and last month she joined her husband – Prince William, Princess Royal Anne and Ann’s son-in-law, Mike Tindall for a special episode of ‘Good, Bad and Rugby’ at Windsor Castle.
Two messages for The Princess of Wales at the match between England and Fiji 😂😂
“Divorce and marry me”
“Not him Kate but me” pic.twitter.com/PRxJAZhBoj— Princess of Wales News (@HRHPWales) October 15, 2023
Some funny messages for the Princess in France.
What Kate Middleton wore to Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final Match
- Zara Double Breasted Textured Weave Jacket – (Repeat – debuted in February 2023 when she visited Landau Forte College Derby.)
- Lenique Louis Spine Hoop Earrings – (Repeat – debuted in December 2022 when she visited Harvard Center in Boston)
- Chanel Bag – (New – Thanks to Data Duchess and Kate Middleton Style)
- Cartier Ballon Bleu watch – (Repeat – debuted 2014)
- Roland Mouret Axon Trousers – (Repeat – Debuted December 2021)
- Russell and Bromley 100 Point Blade Heel Court Shoes – (Repeat – debuted September 2022)
