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Princess Kate Says Princess Charlotte Does Not Play Rugby

The remark at a Wakefield Trinity visit revises earlier suggestions of backyard rugby, pointing to interests that include gymnastics, running, goalkeeping.

Overview

  • During a Tuesday visit to Wakefield Trinity, the Princess of Wales told schoolgirls that Charlotte "does loads of sport but not rugby."
  • The update contrasts with a 2023 account from RFU president Nigel Gillingham, who said Kate described regular garden rugby games with her children.
  • Charlotte previously identified gymnastics as her favourite sport during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
  • Prince William told Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson that Charlotte is currently doing the 400m and hurdles and had watched her compete in Paris.
  • In 2022, William relayed Charlotte’s message to the England women’s team that she is "really good in goal," indicating enthusiasm for football.