Tensions were running high during Prince William and Prince George’s most recent father-son outing. The Prince of Wales and his 10-year-old son attended the Rugby World Cup over the weekend. Wales, who William has been a long time patron of, was playing Argentina in one of the quarter-final games. Wearing matching navy suits and red ties (a likely nod to Wales), this was the first time that the younger prince has traveled internationally to attend a rugby match in person. Unfortunately, Wales lost and now their journey to the final is over. And it seems like something else was lost: William's temper.
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Prince William appeared to scold his eldest son during the outing.
Page Six, among other outlets, has obtained a photo of the Prince of Wales wagging his finger in Prince George’s face as if he was yelling at him during the match. It’s unclear what William’s motivation could have been for the apparent scolding.
Was it a scolding, or something else?
According to the outlet, William had a pensive face for much of the game, and his frustration could have something to do with the loss — or literally anything else, since there's no way to know for sure what the future king was actually thinking. Page Six reached out to the prince’s reps for a statement, but have yet to hear back.
William has been a longtime patron of Welsh rugby.
William assumed his role as Prince of Wales when Queen Elizabeth died last year and his father — the former Prince of Wales — became King Charles. However, his role as patron of the Welsh Rugby Union goes back further than his new title.
This is the second time he’s been in France for the Rugby World Cup — he was there last month to watch Wales beat Fiji.
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Prince George seemed to enjoy his first international rugby game.
Prince George seemed to have a good time with his dad despite the possible reprimanding. According to the Independent, the young prince "made his loyalties clear as he cheered on Wales" during the game.
When he attended a rugby game between Wales and England earlier this year, he didn’t seem to root for either team, but there is a possible reason why.
Kate Middleton was also in France this weekend.
According to multiple outlets including People, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, was also in France over the weekend, but not just to spend time with her son or husband. Kate supports England as the patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League. She was given the role in 2022, which was previously held by Prince Harry.
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