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Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England

Princess of Wales hosts World Cup winners England

Summary

The Princess of Wales hosted England's women's rugby team at Windsor Castle to celebrate their Rugby World Cup win. England won the World Cup by defeating Canada 33-13 in September at Twickenham. The event included team members and staff, and the team later met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Key Facts

  • The Princess of Wales celebrated England's women's rugby team's World Cup win.
  • England beat Canada 33-13 to win the World Cup at Twickenham Stadium.
  • Team members and officials from the Rugby Football Union attended the event.
  • Several team members received honors such as OBEs and MBEs.
  • A notable moment included player Ellie Kildunne interacting with the Princess using a cowboy hat, a symbol from the competition.
  • The team faced a delay to the reception when their bus broke down and took a wrong turn.
  • After the royal reception, the team met with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street.

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