ThePrincess of Wales surprised royal watchers and rugby fans alike by embracing a fun, Western-inspired look to throw her support behind the Red Roses, England’s Women’s Rugby team. In a striking, never-before-seen social media post on September 27th, the royal patron of the Rugby Football Union shared a personal message with a captivating photo that quickly went viral.
While Kate Middleton is known for her polished, classic style, the image she posted broke all the royal fashion rules. The candid snap, taken previously when she met the team after their earlier victory over Australia on September 6th, shows a beaming Princess Catherine wearing a bright red cowboy hat. But this wasn’t just any cowboy hat; the festive headwear was dazzlingly embellished with a sparkling silver tiara design, blending royalty and folksiness.
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The photo was shared with a personal sign-off ‘C’ for Catherine, signaling her enthusiasm for the team. “Good luck England! 🌹🤠 Wishing the very best of luck to the @redrosesrugby in their Women’s Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham today. We’re so proud of you,” the royal captioned the post.
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The Princess’s unexpected accessory was an instant hit with the public, drawing a wave of positive comments on the royal’s official Instagram account. The fun, celebratory look prompted one delighted commenter to write, “Wow Catherine is looking like an awesome cowgirl.” Another fan praised the fun headwear, calling it “The best Hat.”
The hat has a charming backstory rooted in team tradition. “The cowboy hats are because some of the players do a lasso dance when they score so it’s become a bit of a fan thing,” a Redditor explained.
Kate’s personal message and photo were released just before the highly anticipated final at Twickenham Stadium in London, where the Red Roses ultimately clinched the Women’s Rugby World Cup title with a winning performance over Canada.
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