Royal news is all about the Princess of Wales returning to solo working engagements in 2026. Catherine was the host for a reception of the England Womens Rugby team at Windsor Castle. The gathering was to celebrate their World Cup victory in September 2025. And it was a very special occasion for Princess Kate as she is still piecing together her calendar after her therapy. Read on to get more details.
Princess Kate Hosts Red Roses At Windsor Castle
Princess Catherine welcomed the England Women’s Rugby team at Windsor Castle on January 15. The visit came after their World Cup win. She spent time talking with the players and staff. And it was the historic setting that became the centre of the team’s visit. Elsewhere, the players and staff also toured parts of the castle before joining the Princess for the reception.
Moreover, Kate is also the patron of the Rugby Football Union. And she wore a striking red pantsuit that matched the team’s nickname, Red Roses. Elsewhere, the suit is designed by Alexander McQueen. And she also wore it previously during her SHaping US campaign launch in 2023.
Kate sat in the front row of the group photograph beside the team member holding the trophy. Kate had returned to royal work on January 8. She and Prince William visited Charing Cross Hospital in west London.
Royal News: Duties Continue As Prince William Carries Out Solo Engagement
On one side, Princess Kate hosted the rugby team at Windsor Castle. And Prince William carried out a separate engagement on the same day. He is the patron of We Are Farming Minds. It’s an organisation that supports mental health within the farming community. Moreover, the Prince also visited a farm in western England.
William also took part in various tasks. It included pruning apple trees and feeding sheep. Royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith recently said that Catherine will be taking on a steady pace this year. It’s because the royal household is aiming to include her in more engagements. She is now in a stable stage in her recovery.
According to the biographer, the couple know the importance of being present in their roles. And especially during a period when the royal family is continuing to navigate a busy calendar. For more Royal News and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.