Kate Middleton joined Prince William at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium for the highly anticipated Wales vs England Six Nations rugby match this evening.
I expected the Princess to opt for patriotic red or white this evening, but she sidestepped these shades and struck a neutral note instead. Her chic navy ensemble cleverly reflected her dual loyalties—as both Patron of England Rugby and Princess of Wales—while a thoughtful dual-flag badge featuring English and Welsh flags subtly underscored her support for both teams.
Before the match began, William and Kate met with injured players and their families, supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust.
The trust, established in 1972, offers essential support to severely injured rugby players in Wales, providing them a welcoming space at home games and organising annual family-focused events.
The visit took place in the Sir Tasker Watkins Suite, an area designed to offer comfort and support for injured players and their families attending matches.
The suite is named after Sir Tasker Watkins, a revered figure in Welsh rugby who served as President of the Welsh Rugby Union from 1993 to 2004.
With Prince William patron of the Welsh Rugby Union since 2016 and Kate patron of the English Rugby Football Union since 2022, the match carried a playful spirit of competition between the royal couple.
The stakes were high, as England sought their first Six Nations title since 2020, while Wales hoped to break a streak of sixteen consecutive international losses.
Today’s engagement builds upon William and Kate’s continued support for Welsh communities. The pair visited Pontypridd earlier this month (below), where they learned about the community’s recovery efforts following severe flooding.
More updates and a full outfit analysis will follow. Here’s a brief overview for now:
Kate’s outfit at the Rugby this evening:
The Princess chose a navy coat and black boots for this evening’s rugby match.
Coat – Likely to be Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. The coat shares many similarities to many that she owns. See below for instance:
Earrings: Shyla London ‘Rosalia’ style in Lapis (blue gemstone). Kate also owns them in pearl. Thank you to
Handbag: looks like Grace Han ‘Love Letter’ bag from the brief glimpse I’ve seen. Kate owns it in the ‘small’ size.
Boots – Gianvito Rossi boots in black suede. Bespoke version of those posted below (pointed toe, not rounded). Confirmed by the designer:
Everything else, tbc
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Dupes or ‘RepliKates’ for the Princess’s navy blue military coat, black suede boots and black handbag:
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