The Duchess of Cambridge impressed royal
fans as she showcased a rugby ball trick following confirmation about her two
new patronages.
In a fun Instagram video, Kate can be seen dressed
in a blue Sweaty Betty top and Nike track pants, throwing a rugby ball
off-screen.
In the next frame, the ball lands in the hands of Thea Northcott, a
rugby union community game player, who passes it on to Harry Newman from the
England rugby league men’s team.
The Duchess, who has become the patron of the Rugby Football League and
Rugby Football Union, then effortlessly spins the ball on her finger.
The Cambridges’ social media followers quickly took to their comments
section to praise Kate’s skills.
“That ball spin was cool! I love her sporty side,” one wrote.
Another said: “Love this! You have so many hidden talents,” while a
third added: “Love this! Very clever.” Others simply commented with
clapping hands and rugby ball emojis.
The Duchess revealed how she was “thrilled” with her new patronages
in a personal caption: “Two fantastic organizations who are committed to
harnessing the power that sport can have in bringing communities together and
helping individuals flourish,” she wrote. “I look forward
to working with them across all levels of the games, and to cheering England on
in what promises to be an exciting year for both sports! C.”
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Athlete hooded long sleeve top, £60, Sweaty Betty
The video also features Jodie Cunningham from the England rugby league
women’s team, Maro Itoje from the England rugby union men’s team, James Simpson
from the England rugby league wheelchair men’s team, and Poppy Cleall from the
England rugby union women’s team.
The Duchess has taken over the roles of her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, who relinquished his patronages after stepping
back as a senior royal in 2020.
