Though Kate Middleton has already spent the year expanding her charity portfolio by founding a new center for early childhood research, it seems like she still has room for a few more high-profile jobs.
Ever since the exit, tabloids have speculated that other royals will be asked to pick up the slack, but Kate’s appointment as the rugby patron would be the first high-profile example of the shifting burden.
According to a senior military source that spoke to the newspaper, Princess Anne will soon step in as the next captain general of the Royal Marines, which Harry—himself a marine veteran—took over from Prince Philip in 2017.
“Princess Anne has already done a lot with us over the years,” the source said.
When Meghan and Harry first announced their royal exit, they said that they hoped that they would be able to continue to represent Queen Elizabeth, despite seeking financial independence.
By the time February 2021 rolled around, they had already signed deals with Netflix and Spotify and started their own foundation, Archewell, proving that they could make it on their own.
Last year, a source close to Harry told the Sun he was particularly “devastated” by the prospect of losing his three military appointments, including his role with the Royal Marines.
Though some speculated that Prince William would take over the rugby role his brother had held since 2010, Kate is just as logical a choice.
In 2014, Pippa Middleton described her family’s devotion to the sport, conjuring an image of her father Michael glued to the TV on a Saturday.
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