Kate Middleton vs Princess Anne: royal family divided over rugby clash

It’s game on for the royal family! Kate Middleton and Princess Anne are set to go head-to-head in a friendly rivalry as England and Scotland face off in the Six Nations rugby tournament this weekend.

The Princess of Wales, 43, has been the patron of England’s Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League since 2022, while Princess Anne, 74, has held her role as patron of the Scottish Rugby Union since 1986.

This isn’t Kate’s first taste of royal rugby competition—her husband, Prince William, is the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, making the Six Nations a truly divided event in the Cambridge household.

But the royal family’s passion for rugby doesn’t stop with Kate and William. Their children—Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six—have also developed a love for the sport. Kate previously revealed that "Louis is mad about rugby," while George has been spotted attending matches with his father.

As the highly anticipated match approaches, royal watchers will be keeping an eye on the family’s reactions. With Kate backing England and Anne supporting Scotland, it looks like this weekend’s clash will be as exciting in the stands as it is on the pitch!

How old are Princess Kate and Prince William's children?

Prince George is 11 years old, Princess Charlotte is nine, and Prince Louis is six. The royal children have been seen enjoying sports events with their parents, particularly Prince George, who has attended rugby matches with Prince William.

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