Royal Rivalry: Prince William and Kate's Rugby World Cup Dilemma
ROYAL RUGBY ROW: PRINCE WILLIAM AND KATE'S DIVIDED LOYALTIES EXPOSED
In a shocking display of divided loyalties, Prince William and his wife Kate have been spotted showing their allegiance to their respective countries at the Women's Rugby World Cup matches this weekend. The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen watching Wales take on Fiji in Exeter, while Kate will be heading to the England game later.
Sources close to the royal family reveal that Prince William was overheard chatting with Alan Gilpin, CEO of World Rugby, before the match at Sandy Park stadium in Exeter. The Prince, who is the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), seemed eager to show his support for the team as they battled it out against Fiji in a crucial group stage match.
However, it's not just about Wales' chances of winning - their women's team has already been knocked out of contention for the quarter finals, regardless of today's result. But Prince William's spirits remained high as he was seen smiling and laughing with other attendees in the stands before the national anthems.
Meanwhile, England's Red Roses will be taking to the pitch against Australia at the American Express Stadium in Brighton later today, hoping to maintain their position as one of the favourites to win the entire tournament. With a string of impressive performances under their belt, including a 92-3 thrashing of Samoa last weekend, they're looking fierce.
But what's really got tongues wagging is the Prince and Princess of Wales' decision to attend separate games. Insiders claim that this move was carefully coordinated to avoid any potential controversy or awkwardness between the two nations. After all, as the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, William would naturally want to support his home team.
The couple's loyalty has been put to the test before - in August, Prince William posted a message of support for the Welsh women's team on Twitter, wishing them good luck in their campaign against Scotland. "Pob lwc, Cymru – ewch amdani! W." he tweeted, using his own voice and even switching to Welsh.
But it seems that this weekend's matches have brought out the royal couple's competitive side. And with the final of the tournament taking place on September 27 at Twickenham Stadium in London, there's still plenty to play for.
The Prince and Princess of Wales' attendance at separate games comes amidst a busy period for the royal family. Just this week, the sad news broke that the Duchess of Kent had passed away aged 92. The couple paid tribute to the late Duchess, describing her as "much missed" and praising her tireless work in helping others.
But it seems that even in times of sadness, the Prince and Princess of Wales are still divided on matters of national pride. And with their separate games this weekend, we can't help but wonder - which team will they be cheering for come September 27?
Sources:
- The scholarlynote.com
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