The Princess of Wales is set to host a celebratory event for England's champion women's rugby team later this week, Kensington Palace has announced.
A Royal Reception for Sporting Champions
Kate Middleton, who is the patron of the Rugby Football Union, will welcome the Red Roses to Windsor Castle on Thursday. The special reception is being held to honour the team's spectacular victory in the Rugby World Cup last year.
The players and their support staff will be given a private tour of the historic royal residence before joining the Princess for a gathering. A key highlight of the visit will be the team showing off their hard-won World Cup trophy to their royal patron.
Celebrating a Record-Breaking Victory
The England women's team secured their World Cup title in September, defeating Canada with a decisive 33-13 scoreline in the final. The match was witnessed by a record crowd of 81,885 fans, completely filling the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham.
Following the historic win, the Prince and Princess of Wales publicly shared their congratulations, praising the new world champions. This upcoming event at Windsor Castle represents a more personal royal celebration of their achievement.
Royal Support for Women's Sport
The Princess's role as RFU patron and her hosting of this event underscores the Royal Family's ongoing support for women's sports and national teams. The gathering will provide an opportunity for official photographs with the team and their trophy, creating a lasting memento of their success.
This engagement is a significant diary entry for the Princess of Wales, highlighting her commitment to her patronages and to celebrating British sporting excellence on the world stage.
