Prince William looks ‘younger’ in rugby appearance as Kate Middleton steps out, fans say
The royal couple made appearances on SaturdayRoyal fans thought Prince William looked “younger” during a recent rugby appearance at the weekend.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup was full of energy as fans spotted both the Prince and Princess of Wales at separate matches on Saturday (September 6). But fans could not keep their eyes off Prince William, whose arrival turned heads and sent social media into a frenzy.
Dressed in a smart navy suit and white shirt, he wowed with his polished look.
Princess Kate, 43, was at the American Express Stadium in Brighton, where she cheered for The Red Roses as England faced Australia.
Meanwhile, Prince William, 43, was in Exeter to watch the match between Wales and Fiji at Sandy Park. As the Welsh Rugby Union’s patron, he met up with players and staff to provide encouragement and support.
Prince William and Kate Middleton attend separate rugby matches
An image of Prince William circulating on X shows him standing upright with a smile on his face focused on the game captioned with “Wait. Is the Prince of Wales looking younger? Wow.” This sparked a conversation among royal fans.
A user commented: “He does! I’m sure the reason is that Catherine is doing well and they are moving on with their family life,” seemingly referencing Kate being in remission with her cancer after undergoing treatment in 2024.
Another wrote: “He is aging like fine wine. Wowza! And I was originally on the fence about the beard… but hubba hubba!”
Wait. Is the Prince of Wales looking younger? Wow.
Another user commented: “It’s called contentment. When you have a wonderful marriage with the woman you love. Your wife loves you unconditionally and you have three healthy fun loving children the joy shows in a person’s face and in their mannerisms. William is one very happy and lucky man. He’s just so beautiful inside and out.”
A video of William and Kate’s appearances was shared to their official Instagram account.
The caption read: “A great day yesterday at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.”
After seeing Princess Kate in the video, the compliments came rolling in for her too.
A user commented: “The princess looks absolutely radiant!”
Another royal fan commented: “The princess looks so classy and elegant,” with two heart emojis.
Prince and Princess of Wales’ love for rugby
Sports often inspire competitiveness and strong opinions among participants and fans alike. The Prince and Princess of Wales were no exception at the Rugby World Cup, each showing support for their respective teams.
Prince William was all smiles before the match, as he spoke with the Chief Executive Officer of World Rugby, Alan Gilpin, and the CEO and Chairman of Exeter Rugby Group PLC, Tony Rowe.
The match that William was watching ended with Wales losing to Fiji with 3 points in difference.
The Princess of Wales was having a fun time cheering for England in Brighton and seen standing next to the Vice-Chair of the Executive Board of World Rugby, Jonathan Webb, all smiles and clapping for the team. Princess Kate was visibly happy with the win of the England’s Women Rugby Team.
The Prince and Princess of Wales showcased their genuine passion for rugby, whether celebrating England’s win or supporting Wales despite their narrow loss. From friendly chats with officials and cheering in the stands, their presence delighted fans, adding royal charm and excitement to the Rugby World Cup atmosphere.
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Although their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, have often been spotted enjoying sporting events with their parents, they were notably absent from the Rugby World Cup, leaving fans to focus on Prince William and Princess Kate themselves.
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