England's rugby team had a royal guest present when they played at the Stade de Marseille in France this weekend (Sunday 15 October), during the Rugby World Cup. The Princess of Wales was spotted in the crowds supporting the England team. A dedicated patron of England's Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League, Kate graced the match wearing elegant, classic tailoring.
The Princess was cheering from the stadium crowds in Marseille, France, as England faced Fiji in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup. Prince William and Prince George also joined the crowds for the match, and all three royals met with players in the dressing room to celebrate the win.
Kate assumed the esteemed role of patron of England's Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League in February 2022, as chosen by the late Queen Elizabeth II herself.
This wasn't Kate’s first venture into the rugby arena. Just a month earlier, she uplifted England's spirits at a match against Argentina. Then, England triumphed with a commanding 27-10 victory.
This time around, Kate opted for her tried-and-true Zara white boucle double-breasted blazer with gold buttons — a piece she's sported in various hues, on multiple occasions. She paired the blazer with softly flared black trousers and added a touch of refined glamour by casually draping a black Chanel bag over her arm, worn with her sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring.
We recently witnessed the Princess of Wales' spirited competitive side in action. Just a few days ago, she enthusiastically participated in a Rugby League Inclusivity Day in Hull, during which she played a game of wheelchair rugby with the athletes. The event, organised by Hull FC and the University of Hull, coincided with the United Kingdom's National Inclusion Week from 25 September until 1 October.
If you're inspired by the Princess of Wales' chic tailoring, take a look at some of our favourite blazers from across the high street:
Ever heard of dopamine dressing? It’s term coined for the happiness you feel when you inject bright colours into your daily dressing. Time to ditch the drab dark coats and opt for sunshine yellow shades, like this one featured in the November issue of Good Housekeeping – go buy your issue now!
Red is the colour of the moment. A bold statement that’s sure to bring the mood-boosting endorphins to your Monday morning meeting.
Boden provides a masterclass in bold printed blazers this season. We love this wool-blend tartan number.
A monochrome blazer will be a surprisingly hard-working wardrobe all-star that can go either with other black-and-white items or bold shades for the ultimate colour clash.
Tartan is a big trend this autumn/winter. Sezane’s green gingham-print blazer is a versatile way to introduce this playful trend into your styling repertoire this season.
Update your winter wardrobe with this bright pink corduroy blazer. Turn up the cuffs for a more relaxed way to wear it, and introduce a clashing green pop of colour. Perfect with jeans
Take inspiration from the high street and nail weekday dressing with a head-to-toe tailored green suit. Top-to-toe colour will make a bold statement at work and is a look that’s been seen all over the catwalks recently.
