Prince William and Kate Middleton's World Cup allegiances are 'tricky'

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s World Cup allegiances are ‘tricky’

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19th Nov, 2022. 06:31 pm
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The new royal titles could create a ‘tricky’ situation for the 2022 World Cup.
Prince William and Kate Middleton under pressure to declare support for either England or Wales.
Welsh nationalists and Plaid Cymru supporters have seized on the issue in Wales.

The new titles for Prince William and Kate Middleton could create a ‘tricky’ situation between their allegiances in the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022.

The parents of three appear to be under pressure to declare their support for either England or Wales, as William has long been a fan of Team England, but if he supports them, he will overlook his title.

Following Queen Elizabeth II’s death on September 8, Kate and William were given the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales.

The couple could face a “real problem” because of their support for either side, according to Daily Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer.

“[William] is Prince of Wales, Kate is Princess of Wales, but also they are patrons of English sporting governing bodies and the national sides, in effect.

“In Wales in particular, I think it is fair to say Welsh nationalists and Plaid Cymru supporters have seized on this.

“He is patron of the Welsh rugby union and Kate’s patronages include the English rugby union and the rugby football league as well, so it is a tricky one for them,” he said.