Princess Kate proves she could have been a Lioness in football action shots

The Princess of Wales is talented on the pitch!


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18 August 2023

With their dad being president of the Football Association, you might think Prince George and Princess Charlotte inherited their love of the beautiful game from Prince William – but their mother, Princess Kate, also has some serious ball skills. So much so, we feel she could give the Lionesses a run for their money!

Known for her lifetlong love of tennis, the Princess of Wales, 41, has proven she has real talent on the football pitch too, regularly showing her skills during public engagements.

Read on to see Princess Kate's best football moments that prove she could have been a Lioness in another life!

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During a visit to Belfast in 2017 Princess Kate took to the pitch, training with children during a session. The royal looked ultra sporty in black leggings and a cosy Cricket jumper.

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2019 saw Princess Kate jump for joy while playing football in Belfast.

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Princess Kate practiced football drills in Londonderry in 2021, wearing all black for the physical engagement.

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The royal looked ready for action as she was snapped midway through a training session in 2020.

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We bet Princess Kate wished she'd remembered to pack a hairband for this strenuous football session!

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Prince William watches on in envy as his wife proves she's good at just about every sport!

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While she might not always be dressed for sport, Princess Kate never shies away from getting involved in a game of football, as proved in this pretty summer dress.

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Handball! We hope Princess Kate didn't get a red card for her pitch behaviour.

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The Princess of Wales is always in control, leading the start of the match.

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Ever a pro, Princess Kate balances a football with grace and poise!

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Princess Kate proves the importance of a warm-up, limbering up ahead of a strenuous game.

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