Overview
- Footage posted to the Royal Family’s Instagram shows Princess Anne hugging Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu after the March 14 Six Nations match against Ireland.
- The moment came after two viral near‑hugs earlier in the tournament that observers linked to traditional royal protocol during public engagements.
- Scottish Rugby amplified the update on social media with the caption “Sione finally gets his hug,” underscoring the lighthearted resolution.
- Fans on X and Instagram reacted with praise, calling Anne “so human and brilliant” and “down‑to‑earth,” with many saying the captain would cherish the gesture.
- The Princess Royal, a long‑time patron of the Scottish Rugby Union, met Tuipulotu inside the visiting team’s area at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium following Scotland’s final fixture.