- The moment was caught on camera
- Prince George's polished royal handshake steals the spotlight
- Prince William and Prince George's heartwarming rugby match interaction
Prince George,10, accompanied his father, Prince William, to France on October 14th to show their support for Wales during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.
As the patron of the Welsh Rugby Union and the current Prince of Wales, Prince William holds a significant position in Welsh rugby. The title of Prince of Wales is traditionally bestowed upon the heir to the British throne, and Prince George, next in line for the throne, is likely to inherit this title in the future.
A display of royal etiquette
During their time at the rugby match, both Prince George and Prince William interacted with individuals connected to the Welsh rugby team. Prince George, already well-versed in royal protocol, confidently displayed his perfected royal handshake. In a heartwarming moment, Prince William allowed his son to lead the way in extending greetings. Prince George initiated a handshake with a gentleman as the introduction was made, then stood by with a beaming smile while Prince William engaged in conversation.
This touching episode, revealing how Prince George is preparing for a future in the public eye, was shared on TikTok by a devoted fan site dedicated to the royals and has garnered over 3 million views.
A tale of two rugby fans
While Prince William fervently supports the Welsh team in rugby, Princess Kate is a dedicated fan of the English squad. She traveled to France a day after her husband and son to attend England's quarterfinal match.
Princess Kate shared an amusing tidbit about her son's experience at the Rugby World Cup. According to @RoyallyBelle_, a fan blog, Kate informed rugby legend Sir Bill Beaumont CBE that her eldest child thoroughly enjoyed the pizza at the event.
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World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont playfully responded, "He tucked into the pizza alright."
In good spirits, Princess Kate joined in with a laugh and said, "Yes, I know, I did hear that."
