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Kate Middleton the new patron saint of England rugby
After Prince Harry stepped down from office, the Duchess is responsible for the Rugby Football Union.
Almost two years have passed since the stepped down of institutional responsibilities in the British monarchy by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle.
The couple preferred to enjoy a life on the other side of the Atlantic and now live in California.
After this decision, the royal house announced that these positions of the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II would pass into more reliable hands. At the moment, it was not known who would fill the position of Harry's replacement in the Rugby Football Union, in charge of managing the sport in England.
Now, this responsibility will be held by the wife of Prince William, Duchess Kate of Cambridge, the future queen of England, according to information provided by the Daily Mail newspaper. Thus, she would become the first royal to occupy the position belonging to the Duke of Sussex.
In Friday's edition of the British newspaper, it indicates that the Six Nations Championship begins in February, so the handover of powers will be imminent. It will be assembled by national combination of England, France, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Wales.
William has long fulfilled the role of patron of the English Football Association, so now his wife will be responsible for another famous sport in England.
The couple will now be rivals in rugby. In addition, William also acts as patron of Welsh rugby, since he is the eldest son of the prince, who is the heir to the throne Charles.
