Leigh Jones on Welsh rugby, Prince William and nationhood

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are patrons of WRU and English RFU. William took over as patron of the WRu five years ago. Prince George sat between the Duke of Cornwall and the Duchess. Princess Anne got the Royal Geographical Society, Camilla got Battersea Dogs Home and Anne retained the patronage of Save the Children. William got patronages of Welsh institutions. The English royal family's buttering up of Wales towards William has been a long time coming. After the bombing campaign in the lead up to Charles’ investiture as Prince of. Wales, it only makes sense that the royals play the long game with William.

The WRU has a long-standing relationship with the Royal Welch Fusiliers. The WRu sees Wales as a first line infantry division operating in the British army. Rugby is often called the national sport of Wales.

Leigh Jones talks about Welsh rugby, Prince William and nationhood.