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Princess of Wales Shares Locker-Room Photo as England Women Win Rugby World Cup

Her online message and image marked support during a phased return to public duties after cancer treatment.

Overview

  • England defeated Canada at Twickenham to clinch the Women’s Rugby World Cup title.
  • Catherine posted a previously unreleased photo from her Sept. 6 visit, wearing a sparkly red cowboy hat gifted by the team.
  • Her game-day note wished the Red Roses good luck and was followed by a congratulatory post from the Waleses’ official account.
  • Some fans on social media voiced disappointment that she did not attend the final in person despite her role as Rugby Football Union patron.
  • Reports citing royal sources say she is gradually resuming engagements following last year’s cancer diagnosis.