Credit: PA Kate speaks with England's prop Sam Tomkins (R) before the rugby league World Cup men's Quarter Final match between England and Papua New GuineaCredit: AFP The mum-of-three, who wore her brunette locks loose and wavy, wrapped up warm in a burgundy roll-neck jumper and a pair of brown suede heeled boots. Kate, who kept her makeup natural, completed her glam ensemble by accessorising with a set of elegant, pearl-drop earrings. She also added a poppy to the lapel of her jacket as a mark of respect ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11. In one photograph, the royal could be seen engaging with England's prop Sam Tomkins and crossing her fingers as a sign of good luck. FABULOUS BINGO: Get a £20 bonus & 30 free spins when you spend £10 today Earlier today, Kate was also spotted supporting the England women's team during their match against Canada. And it seems the royal was the perfect good luck charm for Craig Richards' team, with England reigning victorious with a final score of 54-4. It is her first engagement since becoming royal patron of the Rugby Football League in February - succeeding Prince Harry. She was handed the role by the late Queen Elizabeth II and holds a similar position as patron of the Rugby Football Union. RFL chairman Simon Johnson previously commented: "We will be delighted and honoured to welcome t){kind=link}
Kate Middleton put on a stylish display as she arrived at DW Stadium in Wigan to cheer on the England’s men and women in the rugby World Cup this afternoon.
The Princess of Wales, 40, who sheltered from the rain underneath an umbrella, looked typically chic in a full-length red coat as she was seen meeting the England men’s side ahead of the quarter final match against Papua New Guinea.
The mum-of-three, who wore her brunette locks loose and wavy, wrapped up warm in a burgundy roll-neck jumper and a pair of brown suede heeled boots.
Kate kept her makeup natural and completed her glam ensemble by accessorising with a set of elegant, pearl-drop earrings.
She also added a poppy to the lapel of her jacket as a mark of respect ahead of Remembrance Day on November 11.