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Jennifer Newton

Kate Middleton's fears for Prince Louis after revealing one of his favourite hobbies

The Duchess of Cambridge may have wowed the England rugby teams with her skills when she took part in a training session with them, but it seems she's not the only member of her family who loves getting stuck into the sport.

During a visit to Twickenham yesterday, Kate revealed that her sons Prince George and Prince Louis love playing rugby.

But she also admitted her fears for her youngest son Louis, who seems to love the rough and tumble nature of the game a bit too much.

According to Hello!, Kate told how George, aged eight, had already taken part in rugby sessions at school.

Prince Louis with his mum Kate Middleton and dad Prince William (Prince Louis with his mum Kate Middleton and dad Prince William)

She explained: "Now that there is a move towards co-ed sport, so it's not just girls playing netball, but other sports like rugby, which is great."

But when it came to Louis, she added: "They're all enjoying it, Louis is kamikaze, we're worrying about when he gets older, he'll be in the middle of everything."

Kate's visit to Twickenham came just hours after she was officially revealed as the new patron of the English Rugby Football League and the English Rugby Football Union.

The Duchess of Cambridge, in her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football Union, during a visit to Twickenham Stadium (PA)

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She joined England players and officials on the ground's hallowed turf for a training session ahead of their first Six Nations tournament match on Saturday.

Kate Middleton takes part in a training session at Twickenham (Getty Images)
Kate looked delighted as she was hoisted into the air (Getty Images)

Kate could be seen running with the ball before throwing her hands in the air and cheering as she scored a try. The players even lifted her up as she went to grab the ball in a lineout and she also took part in a scrum.

Beforehand she was presented with mini England rugby kits for her three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Kate's has taken on the two rugby roles after they were left vacant following Prince Harry's departure from the Firm.

She had been tipped to take on both jobs and in a message confirming her new roles, Kate said: "I am so thrilled to become Patron of the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union – two fantastic organisations who are committed to harnessing the power that sport can have in bringing communities together and helping individuals flourish.

"I look forward to working with them across all levels of the games, and to cheering England on in what promises to be an exciting year for both sports! C."

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