Rugby League World Cup: Princess of Wales to attend England double-header
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The Princess of Wales took over as royal patron of the RFL from Prince Harry in February
Rugby League World Cup 2021 |
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The Princess of Wales is to attend England's World Cup double-header at Wigan on Saturday.
The women's team's group match is against Canada at 12:00 GMT, followed by the men's quarter-final against Papua New Guinea at 14:30.
Catherine will arrive for the men's game and meet the women at half-time.
RFL chair Simon Johnson said: "We will be delighted and honoured to welcome the Princess of Wales for the first time as royal patron."
Catherine took over as royal patron of the RFL from Prince Harry in February, and this will be her first official engagement.
She was given the royal patronage by the late Queen Elizabeth II and also took the role as patron of the Rugby Football Union.
Johnson added: "With both our England teams playing important World Cup matches on Saturday, her presence will enhance a special occasion for our sport, for the World Cup and for the famous rugby league town of Wigan."
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