The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to travel to France at the weekend to watch England and Wales play in Men’s Rugby World Cup.

As Patron of Rugby Union, Kate Middleton will attend the match between England and Argentina at Stade de Marseille on Saturday, while Prince William, who is Patron of Welsh Union, will attend Wales’ clash with Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux The next day.

The royal couple’s upcoming trip comes after Prince William faced backlash over his decision not to attend the FIFA Women’s World Cup final in Australia.

The couple declined to take such a long-haul flight due to environmental sensitivities, despite the fact that Prince William has been FA president since 2006.

According to Hello he reportedly watched the match at his Anmer Hall country home with Princess Kate and their three children.