Duchess of Cambridge as England Rugby patron - in pictures

  • Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been named as the new patron of England Rugby. Reuters
    Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, has been named as the new patron of England Rugby. Reuters
  • To mark her new role, the royal took part in a training session with England rugby stars, including Jamie George (left) and Ellis Genge. Reuters
    To mark her new role, the royal took part in a training session with England rugby stars, including Jamie George (left) and Ellis Genge. Reuters
  • The Duchess of Cambridge takes over from Prince Harry, who lost the patronage when he stepped down as a working member of the British royal family in 2020. AP Photo
    The Duchess of Cambridge takes over from Prince Harry, who lost the patronage when he stepped down as a working member of the British royal family in 2020. AP Photo
  • The Duchess of Cambridge chatted to Courtney Lawes during the session at Twickenham Stadium in England. AFP
    The Duchess of Cambridge chatted to Courtney Lawes during the session at Twickenham Stadium in England. AFP
  • The royal is known for being very sporty. Reuters
    The royal is known for being very sporty. Reuters
  • The Duchess of Cambridge was lifted to catch a ball during a lineout. Getty Images
    The Duchess of Cambridge was lifted to catch a ball during a lineout. Getty Images
  • During the training, the Duchess of Cambridge also scored a try, threw the ball around and even practiced a scrum. AP Photo
    During the training, the Duchess of Cambridge also scored a try, threw the ball around and even practiced a scrum. AP Photo
  • Kate dressed for the occasion and wore the official training kit, which consists of a pair of £50 ($68) trousers and a £50 zip-up top. AP Photo
    Kate dressed for the occasion and wore the official training kit, which consists of a pair of £50 ($68) trousers and a £50 zip-up top. AP Photo
  • Kate's husband, Prince William, the future Prince of Wales, is the patron of the rival Welsh Rugby Union. AP Photo
    Kate's husband, Prince William, the future Prince of Wales, is the patron of the rival Welsh Rugby Union. AP Photo
  • The royal trained with with England players including Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Ellis Genge. AP Photo
    The royal trained with with England players including Maro Itoje, Jamie George and Ellis Genge. AP Photo
  • Kate's patronage was announced on Wednesday. Getty Images
    Kate's patronage was announced on Wednesday. Getty Images
  • The royal met several male and female players during the session she attended to show her support. Getty Images
    The royal met several male and female players during the session she attended to show her support. Getty Images