Kate makes Prince George admission as she reveals her children play rugby at home
The Princess of Wales has revealed her children play rugby at home and told the England Women’s rugby team that she does not want Prince George to compete against her.
Kate hosted the women’s Rugby World Cup champions at Windsor Castle, where she praised their “incredible achievements” following their victory last autumn.
The future queen is the Rugby Football Union boss and told the organisation’s top brass: “It’s really nice to mark the start of the year with a celebration.”
“You’ve really inspired a whole new generation (who) maybe didn’t even think rugby was for them,” Kate told a group of World Cup champions.
She added: “I think it really showed how accessible rugby is to so many types of girls in different parts of the country.”
The Red Roses beat Canada 33-13 in the final in front of a record-breaking 81,885 spectators at a sold-out Twickenham; this was England’s third World Cup victory, following wins in 2014 and 1994.
When asked if her daughter was into the sport, Kate said: “Charlotte plays rugby at home with her family so she’s not going to school yet and I was asking how many schools actually incorporate (rugby).
“Rugby is so accessible, Louis plays touch rugby and it’s a great game.
“They actually don’t need to push boys and girls into certain sports too early.
“Of course, as we get stronger physically – I don’t want to fall into George’s hands if we play at home anymore – but up to a certain age I think it’s great.”
The Royals followed the Red Roses’ World Cup campaign, attending a game from the stands as they beat Australia in a pool match in Brighton, and then joined the players in singing a celebratory song in their dressing room.
Athlete of the Year nominee Ellie Kildunne joked about the cowboy hat Kate was wearing when she arrived at the dressing room and later said the princess had participated in a cowboy lasso dance with a few cast members.
Guests included captain Zoe Stratford, who was named OBE in the New Year Honors, double Rugby World Cup winner Marlie Packer and head coach John Mitchell, and they were joined by vice-captain Megan Jones and back-row standout Sadia Kabeya, who were both MBEs.
