Kensington Palace has announced that the Princess of Wales will be hosting a special reception at Windsor Castle to celebrate the England women’s rugby team’s Rugby World Cup victory. As the patron of the Rugby Football Union, Kate will be joined by the team at the historic royal residence on Thursday. The Red Roses secured their World Cup win by defeating Canada 33-13 in the final back in September.
The players and staff of the team will have the opportunity to tour the castle before joining Kate at the reception to display their trophy. Both Kate and the Prince of Wales have extended their congratulations to the new champions, who will bring along their World Cup trophy for a team photo with Kate.
In other news, Prince Harry’s relationship with the Palace is reportedly strained once again due to his ongoing battle over police protection. Following a legal case loss to reinstate his automatic police protection while in the UK, the Home Office has initiated a full threat assessment for the first time since 2020. A decision on this review is expected soon, with sources close to Harry expressing confidence in a potential restoration of his protection.
Additionally, the Duchess of Edinburgh has written a poignant essay highlighting the plight of the Sudan War, emphasizing the impact of the conflict on women and girls. She recounted her experience visiting Chad and meeting individuals who had fled their homes due to the violence, shedding light on the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan.
Moreover, there are speculations that Meghan Markle might return to the UK this summer to support Prince Harry at the Invictus Games, pending the restoration of Harry’s automatic police protection while in the UK. The security issue has been a significant hurdle for the couple’s visits to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Furthermore, Prince Harry is reportedly planning to extend an ‘olive branch’ to his father, King Charles, by offering him a special role at the upcoming Invictus Games in Birmingham. This gesture signals a potential reconciliation between the father and son after a period of strained relations.
Lastly, the Princess of Wales is focusing on promoting the power of creativity to foster connections within families and communities. Drawing from her personal experience with cancer recovery, she aims to emphasize the importance of well-being and human relationships through her patronage of arts organizations. Meghan Markle is also rumored to be considering a return to the UK for the Invictus Games, pending security approval.