King Charles Shares Heartwarming Hug with New Zealand Women's Rugby Team

The monarch broke royal protocol to embrace the Black Ferns during their visit to Buckingham Palace ahead of their match against England.

King Charles warmly embraced the New Zealand women's rugby team, the Black Ferns, during a reception at Buckingham Palace.
The hug request, initiated by winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga, quickly turned into a joyful group embrace, capturing the King’s beaming smile.
The encounter was shared on social media, where it went viral, garnering millions of views and widespread praise for the King's gesture.
Charles expressed regret for not being able to visit New Zealand during his upcoming tour of Australia and Samoa due to doctor's orders.
The King, who is undergoing cancer treatment, described the hug as 'very healing' and shared fond memories of his own rugby-playing days.