Princess of Wales braves Storm Chandra to visit Wakefield Trinity to look at how club tackles isolation

During her visit, Princess Catherine, who is patron of the Rugby Football League, will learn more about the club’s extensive outreach programmes, which bring generations together, tackle loneliness, and provide meaningful support for individuals experiencing isolation within the community.

She met players, coaching staff, and local supporters, while taking part in activities that showcase the club’s work in promoting teamwork, discipline, and community spirit.

Marc Lovering, the director of performance and development at the RFL, said: “It was an honour to welcome our Royal Patron, the Princess of Wales, at Wakefield Trinity today to highlight the valuable role Rugby League plays in our local communities both on and off the pitch.

“The Princess was really interested in hearing about the positive social impact of the sport. The programmes showcased today by Wakefield Trinity Foundation address some of the challenges our communities face including social isolation, anti-social behaviour and youth crime. It was brilliant to see her engaging with all the different people involved with the Foundation.”