Princess Kate wears cowboy hat in new picture as she sends good luck message to Red Roses

“Wishing the very best of luck to the Red Roses in their Women’s Rugby World Cup Final at Twickenham today. We’re so proud of you! C”.

The message was released alongside a previously unseen photograph of the Princess with members of the England squad, taken during the group match she attended in Brighton earlier this month.

Princess Kate is patron of the Rugby Football Union and a keen supporter of the women’s game.

She has been a regular presence at key fixtures and has highlighted the team’s achievements throughout the tournament.

England will face Canada at Twickenham later today as they bid for World Cup glory.

The newly released photograph shows the Princess of Wales smiling with Red Roses players in the Brighton changing room during the group stage earlier this month.

She is wearing a red cowboy-style hat decorated with an England rose, while members of the squad sport matching white rose hats.

The backdrop features the word Brighton, marking the venue of the fixture.

Earlier this morning, Buckingham Palace released a statement from King Charles.

It read: "My wife and I send our warmest good wishes to both the England Red Roses and Canada Women's Rugby Team as you prepare for your World Cup final.

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"What a remarkable achievement for both teams to have reached this pinnacle of the sport.

"I know that supporters on both sides of the Atlantic will be cheering with equal and tremendous pride.

"May the best team win, and may you both play with the spirit of sportsmanship, determination and true grit that makes rugby such a wonderful game to watch.

"Whatever the result, you have already done your countries proud. Good luck to you all. Charles R".