William and Kate to attend England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

William and Kate to attend England vs Wales Six Nations match at Twickenham

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he Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be in direct competition when they attend England’s Six Nations match against Wales.

Saturday’s match at Twickenham Stadium will be the first Kate has attended since becoming patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU).

William, who has been patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) since 2src16, and Kate are known for their rivalry during sporting engagements.

Kate is patron of the Rugby Football Union (Jeremy Selwyn/Evening Standard) / PA Wire

They will meet Jeff Blackett, president of the RFU, and Gerald Davies, president of the WRU, prior to kick-off and speak with volunteers and council members of the RFU.

The duchess, known for her love of sport, said earlier this month she was “very proud” to become the RFU’s figurehead, a role that used

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