Overview

• On Sept. 6, Prince William watched Wales face Fiji in Exeter as WRU patron, with Wales losing 28–25 and a palace Instagram post offering commiserations.
• Princess Kate attended England vs Australia in Brighton as RFU patron, with England winning 47–7 and an official post congratulating the Red Roses on reaching the quarterfinals.
• Video shared by the Australian team showed Kate visiting locker rooms after the match, telling players she is a strong supporter of women’s sport and receiving a warm reception.
• The King approved a period of Royal Mourning for the Duchess of Kent through Sept. 16, with the Waleses paying tribute as they continued engagements.
• On Sept. 8, the couple made an unannounced joint visit to the National Federation of Women’s Institute in Sunningdale to mark three years since Queen Elizabeth II’s death.