THE Princess of Wales beamed today as she joined a wheelchair rugby training session after chatting with players.
Sporty Kate, patron of the Rugby Football League, made a solo visit to Allam Sports Centre in Hull to raise awareness of disability sports.
The future queen joined members of England's world-cup winning wheelchair rugby league squad for a training session.
Kate donned a Oxen sportswear polo shirt and matching tracksuit bottoms as she sat in a wheelchair and tried her hand at the sport.
She again wore strapping on her right hand after the painful-looking hand injury was revealed during a tour of HMP High Down in Surrey.
The visit is part of Rugby League Inclusivity Day and saw the 41-year-old chat with players and their families.
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She also learned about how the game has been adapted for players with physical disabilities who want to access a running version of the sport.
Wheelchair Rugby League is currently the most inclusive format across Rugby League, providing the opportunity for all to play together regardless of gender or disability.
England's Wheelchair Rugby League team were crowned World Champions last November.
England hosted the World Cup and beat their old rivals and reigning champions France 28-24 in a closely fought final.
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At the time she, William and their three children had watched the final on television – and youngest son Prince Louis was a keen rugby player.
In January, Kate hosted a reception for the team at Hampton Court Palace.
The day was hosted by the Rugby Football League, Hull FC and the the University of Hull and staged at the university's Allam Sport Centre.
The inclusivity day will see members of Hull FC's wheelchair, physical disability and learning disability rugby league teams taking part in training skills sessions and friendly matches.
The teams will be joined by students from Hull FC's Centre of Excellence as they learn about and experience the different forms of disability rugby league.
It comes after Kate made an unannounced visit to a centre for Ukrainian refugees, in Bracknell, Berkshire.
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