Princess Kate attends England v Ireland Six Nations match in first public appearance since Andrew arrestThe Princess of Wales attended the England v Ireland Six Nations match at TwickenhamView Image Catherine, Princess Of Wales and Patron of the RFU during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between England and Ireland (Image: Getty Images)The Princess of Wales has appeared in the stands at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium for the rugby, marking her first public outing since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest. ‌Kate, who serves as patron of England's Rugby Football Union (RFU), wore an England Rugby scarf over a navy coat whilst watching England face Ireland in Saturday's Guinness Men's Six Nations clash. ‌Before kick-off, she was seen in conversation with injured England player Fin Baxter and RFU President Deborah Griffin from her seat. ‌Public relations and crisis consultant Mark Borkowski suggested the couple must address "how do they establish the integrity of the royal family?". The responsibility for communicating the direction of the royal family over the coming 50 years rests firmly on William's shoulders.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 20:43 UTC