Overview
- Players presented the Rugby World Cup trophy and posed for an official photograph with the Princess at Windsor Castle.
- England defeated Canada 33-13 in the September final at a sold‑out Twickenham, setting a record attendance of about 81,885 for a women’s match.
- Recent New Year Honours were noted, including OBEs for captain Zoe Stratford, Marlie Packer and head coach John Mitchell, and MBEs for Megan Jones, Sadia Kabeya and Ellie Kildunne.
- A planned private tour of the castle was cancelled after the team’s coach broke down en route, leading to a late arrival.
- Wearing a recycled red Alexander McQueen suit in a nod to the Red Roses, the Princess praised the team’s impact on girls’ sport and shared that her children play rugby at home.