It's amazing. It is hilarious that the palace's brain trust chose to use Princess of Wales' court appearances as "counterprogramming". How often did the palace braintrust speak eloquently about themselves? Like they were the crème de la creme in international public relations and that they were best image makers in the world. Here's another example that shows how deeply they are in the trenches and how badly they have miscalculated. Poor Jazz Hands has to be sent out in a ponytail, to pose for pictures. Poor sausage was forced to work for two consecutive days because Harry was in town.

Kate Middleton plays with the boys! The 41-year-old Princess of Wales took part in rugby training Wednesday morning, before speaking to the players and discussing their childhoods. She is continuing her campaign to highlight the importance of early years. She was able to combine her role as the leader of the Shaping Us campaign to discuss how to best nurture children, with her love of rugby.

The visit to Maidenhead Rugby Club, however, was all about listening to men. While the Princess Kate spent much time talking with mothers and caregivers since launching her campaign back in January this year. She took part in rugby drills while wearing a blue tee shirt with a red rose logo representing England Rugby. Then she went into the club to discuss the importance of local sports clubs for parents.

Kate was joined at the event by Shaping Us winner Ugo Monye. A former England rugby player and father of two children, Ugo is also a professional rugby player and representative from Maidenhead RFC. Si Trower was also present, founder of Brave Mind mental health charity, which helps rugby clubs and schools improve their mental health support in their communities.

Her visit coincided with a study by her Early Years Foundation that found men less likely to understand the importance of the early years of a child’s life than women.

[From People]

No, it's not about Rugby! It's not about rugby! No, it is about shaping us! It's all about raising awareness! What is it? What is it? Rugby, men, children, sports, ponytails! God bless us all. I guess they couldn't say, "we put her in a ponytail and told her run around and flap her hands because we are scared sh-tless of Prince Harry's court testimony."

She was also made to hug another person. These pants are terrible. Where is Kate's man? He disappears for weeks on end and no one speaks up.

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