Back in August of last year, we first heard the rumors that the Duchess of Cambridge would “take over” Prince Harry’s patronage with the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union. Those rugby patronages loved Harry, because he was very hands-on and he brought them a lot of attention. The fact that Kate’s takeover was leaked in the middle of her two-month disappearing act last summer was not lost on me. We heard the same story again last week, and here we are, it’s official now. Kate posted a rugby video with this message:
I am so thrilled to become Patron of the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union – two fantastic organisations who are committed to harnessing the power that sport can have in bringing communities together and helping individuals flourish. I look forward to working with them across all levels of the games, and to cheering England on in what promises to be an exciting year for both sports! C
The “C” means it’s from Catherine directly, as in “she” wrote it. She might have done, because the message seems kind of half-assed. Here’s the video, complete with Kate-in-Nike-gear:
I am so thrilled to become Patron of the @TheRFL and @EnglandRugby 🏴🏉
Two fantastic organisations who are committed to harnessing the power that sport can have in bringing communities together and helping individuals flourish. pic.twitter.com/voctCHx7BA
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) February 2, 2022
So there you go. The reason why William didn’t “get” these patronages is because he’s patron of the Welsh Rugby Union. Surely, these could have gone to Prince Edward or the Countess of Wessex or… oh, wait, there wasn’t anyone else. Oh well!
PS… this is one of the first photos to come up when I searched for “Duchess of Cambridge rugby.” LMAO.
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116569, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watch and participate in the Rippa Rugby tournament in the Forsyth Barr Stadium on day 7 of a Royal Tour. Dunedin, New Zealand – Sunday April 13, 2014. UK, FRANCE, AUS, NZ, CHINA, HONG KONG, TAIWAN, SPAIN & ITALY OUT Photograph: © Andrew Parsons/i-Images, PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office: 1 310.822.0419 London Office: 44 208.090.4079 [email protected] FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE
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- 142669, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry watch the opening game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, England Vs Fiji at Twickenham stadium in London. London, United Kingdom – Friday September 18, 2015. UK, FRANCE, AUS, NZ, CHINA, HONG KONG, TAIWAN, SPAIN & ITALY OUT Photograph: © i-Images, PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office: 1 310.822.0419 [email protected] FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE,Image: 531972956, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: WORLD RIGHTS, DIRECT SALES ONLY UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN CAPTION – Fee Payable Upon Reproduction – For queries contact Avalon.red – [email protected] London: 44 (0) 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles: 1 (310) 822 0419 Berlin: 49 (0) 30 76 212 251 Madrid: 34 91 533 4289, Model Release: no, Credit line: i-Images, PacificCoastNews / Avalon
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- 142669, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry watch the opening game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, England Vs Fiji at Twickenham stadium in London. London, United Kingdom – Friday September 18, 2015. UK, FRANCE, AUS, NZ, CHINA, HONG KONG, TAIWAN, SPAIN & ITALY OUT Photograph: © i-Images, PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office: 1 310.822.0419 [email protected] FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE,Image: 531972984, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: WORLD RIGHTS, DIRECT SALES ONLY UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN CAPTION – Fee Payable Upon Reproduction – For queries contact Avalon.red – [email protected] London: 44 (0) 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles: 1 (310) 822 0419 Berlin: 49 (0) 30 76 212 251 Madrid: 34 91 533 4289, Model Release: no, Credit line: i-Images, PacificCoastNews / Avalon
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- 172712, Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speaks to Yahya Hussein Ali, 7, and Dawud Wahabi, 10, children affected by the Grenfell Tower fire, during a visit to the Rugby Portobello Trust’s Christmas party, at its community centre in North Kensington, London. London, United Kingdom – Tuesday December 12, 2017. , Britain December 12, 2017. Photograph: © Avalon.red, PacificCoastNews. Los Angeles Office (PCN): 1 310.822.0419 UK Office (Avalon): 44 (0) 20 7421 6000 [email protected] FEE MUST BE AGREED PRIOR TO USAGE,Image: 534292028, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: WORLD RIGHTS, DIRECT SALES ONLY UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE IN CAPTION – Fee Payable Upon Reproduction – For queries contact Avalon.red – [email protected] London: 44 (0) 20 7421 6000 Los Angeles: 1 (310) 822 0419 Berlin: 49 (0) 30 76 212 251 Madrid: 34 91 533 4289, Model Release: no, Credit line: Avalon.red, PacificCoastNews / Avalon
