Overview
- On January 15, Catherine welcomed England’s women’s rugby champions to Windsor Castle as RFU patron, praising rugby’s accessibility and noting her children play the sport at home.
- England beat Canada 33–13 in the September 2025 final at Twickenham before a record 81,885 crowd, securing the Red Roses’ third world title.
- Attendees included captain Zoe Stratford, Marlie Packer and head coach John Mitchell, who received OBEs, alongside Megan Jones, Sadia Kabeya and Ellie Kildunne, who were made MBEs.
- A planned private tour of the castle was cancelled after the team’s coach broke down en route, but the reception featured the World Cup trophy and a team presentation.
- Next Tuesday, the Prince and Princess of Wales will visit Stirling and Falkirk to spotlight Scottish heritage and meet Team GB and Paralympics GB curling squads at the National Curling Academy.