Kate Middleton ‘to take over’ Harry’s patronages says pundit

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Two of Prince Harry’s former patronages are expected to be given to his sister-in-law Kate, as she gains more responsibility within the Royal Family. A royal expert notes that if Kate becomes patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union, she will come “face to face” with her husband Prince William during the annual Six Nations tournament. 

Royal expert Francesca Mill told Vogue Italia: “The Duchess of Cambridge could be nominated as patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Football League (RFL) in the next few days, roles held until recently by her brother-in-law Harry who now it has been deprived of it.

“A ‘nomination’ that has something very funny in it for the Cambridge family.

“William sponsors the Welsh Rugby Union which means that, on the occasion of the Six Nations, William and Kate will come face to face in of opponents.

“If this appointment will be undeniably funny for Kate, given her passion for rugby and sport (as her sister Pippa revealed, sport has always played a central role in the Middleton family), it cannot be said that for Harry this news is particularly welcome.”

Prince Harry was stripped of his royal patronages as part of his and Meghan Markle’s Megxit deal in 2020. 

Along with his rugby patronages, the Duke of Sussex relinquished his position of patron of the London Marathon and the Royal Foundation. 

He also lost his military appointments, including his role as Captain General of the Royal Marines, Honorary Air Commandant at RAF Honington and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving. 

The Royal Family announced the couple’s patronages would be redistributed amongst working members of the Royal Family. 

Meghan Markle lost her four patronages, which included the National Theatre and the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust. 

Once cutting ties with the Firm the couple paid back their £2.4million refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage and have now ensured their financial independence away from the Sovereign Grant.

Prince Harry and Meghan decided to step away from the Royal Family announcing their departure in a bombshell statement that rocked the Firm.

They have since relocated to California and have signed a number of lucrative deals with streaming giants Netflix and Spotify. 

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Since their departure, Prince William and Kate have increased their public profile and have been praised for their efforts throughout the pandemic. 

In June, Kate launched her new Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, which will continue her work with young children, parents and mental wellbeing. 

She is also predicted to become the new President of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, and was on hand to award the prizes during Wimbledon this year. 

The Duchess is known for her love of sport and regularly played tennis and field hockey during her teenage years. 

Along with her sporting commitments, Prince William is President of the Football Association and attended several of England’s games during the European Championships throughout June and July. 

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