Prince Harry congratulates RG Snyman of South Africa following his team’s victory against EnglandBritain’s Prince Harry chats to Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino during the rugby World Cup finalAFP or licensorsThe Duke of Sussex chats to Lodewyk de Jager of South Africa following today’s clash at International Stadium YokohamaHandout/World Rugby via Getty ImagesPrince Harry congratulates Tendai Mtawarira, Trevor Nyakane and Mbongeni Mbonambi of South AfricaHandout/World Rugby via Getty ImagesPrince Harry, Duke of Sussex, poses with Siya Kolisi of South Africa holding the Web Ellis cup and Tendai Mtawarira of South AfricaHandout/World Rugby via Getty ImagesHarry manages to hide his disappointment in England’s defeat as he congratulates South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du ToitHandout/World Rugby via Getty Images
Rugby fan Harry, 35, was seen joking with the thrilled winners, who washed down their victory with a few well-deserved beers.
The Duke seemed relaxed and smiling as he shook their hands – despite the brutal defeat.
‘HARD FOUGHT GAME’
Harry had delivered a personal message from the Queen to England’s men ahead of the match at the 72,300 capacity stadium, but it failed to lift them to victory.
The Duke had lent his backing to England throughout their campaign – even sending a photo of his son Archie in a Red Rose jersey.
The Duke was pictured chatting to Japan’s Prime Minister before watching as England quickly fell behind and never recovered.
The Royal Family tweeted after the match: “A great effort by England in reaching the World Cup Final 2019 and congratulations to South Africa on winning a hard fought game.”
Meghan, 38, earlier revealed she was watching the clash from their Windsor home – and was dressing baby Archie in an England onesie for the occasion.
Before heading to the stadium, Prince Harry paid a visit to young Japanese para-athletes in Tokyo.
The royal was seen laughing and chatting with kids as they played boccia – a ball sport – at Para Arena.
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The Duke is seen reacting to the defeat in JapanEPAHarry sang the national anthem before cheering on the Red RosesRex FeaturesThe Duke of Sussex personally delivered a message of support from The QueenAP:Associated Press
AP:Associated Press Before heading to Yokohama International Stadium for the final, Prince Harry paid a visit to young Japanese para-athlete[/caption]
Reuters The royal looked at ease as he chatted to the boccia players and gave a short speech[/caption]
PA:Press Association Meghan Markle has revealed that baby Archie will be wearing an England onesie for the World Cup final[/caption]
The Duke of Sussex will deliver this message from The Queen to @EnglandRugby ahead of the Rugby World Cup Final 2019 match against South Africa #RWC2019.
The Duke has been Patron of the Rugby Football Union since 2017 and will attend the #RWCFinal in Yokohama tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/dRWX2cZQvv
