Overview

• Prince William attended Wales vs Fiji at Sandy Park in Exeter as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, where Wales were edged 28-25.
• Princess Catherine, the Rugby Football Union patron, watched England defeat Australia 47-7 in Brighton to secure a quarterfinal place.
• Official Instagram posts showed William consoling Welsh players and Kate congratulating the Red Roses on advancing.
• The outings occurred during royal mourning for the Duchess of Kent, with flags at half-mast and a funeral scheduled for September 16.
• Kate’s continued public return drew notice for a recent hair-color shift, with match-day photos showing a darker look than her blond debut earlier in the week.