Overview
- England’s Red Roses were welcomed to Windsor Castle after their September 2025 33–13 final win over Canada before a record 81,885 at Twickenham, securing England’s third Women’s Rugby World Cup title.
- Captain Zoe Stratford, Marlie Packer and head coach John Mitchell attended after receiving OBEs in the New Year Honours, with MBEs for Megan Jones, Sadia Kabeya and Ellie Kildunne also noted.
- A planned private tour of Windsor Castle was cancelled when the team’s coach broke down en route, though the squad met the Princess and displayed the trophy at the reception.
- Kate praised the team’s influence on participation and said her children play rugby at home, joking she would not want to be tackled by Prince George.
- Kensington Palace has scheduled a joint trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales to Stirling and Falkirk next week, including a visit to the National Curling Academy.