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Princess of Wales Hails Red Roses Online as Fans Question Royal No-Show at World Cup Final

As RFU patron, her recent visibility has raised expectations of in-person support at major matches.

Overview

  • England won the Women's Rugby World Cup at Twickenham in London on Saturday.
  • The Princess shared a previously unseen locker-room photo from Sept. 6 with Jess Breach, Ellie Kildunne and Megan Jones, wearing a red cowboy hat gifted by the players.
  • She posted a good-luck message before the final, and the couple’s official X account later issued congratulations to the team.
  • Appointed RFU patron in 2022, she attended earlier tournament fixtures in Birmingham and Brighton before the championship match.
  • Social-media reactions included criticism of the lack of royal presence at the final, with some users citing her Sept. 26 family outing, while others urged understanding.