Princess Anne might've been taken aback when Scottish rugby player Sione Tuipulotu attempted to hug her during a February trophy presentation, but she showed her sense of humor when they met again on Saturday, March 7. The Princess Royal—who is patron of the Scottish Rugby Union—attended the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France, and when his team emerged victorious, Tuipulotu couldn't resist but joke around with Anne. The Scottish player was so excited about the team's February win against England that he went in for a hug when Princess Anne congratulated him—and unlike Princess Kate, it seems Anne isn't a hugger. The moment went viral when Princess Anne was caught on video awkwardly stepping back and shaking Tuipulotu's hand instead. This time, the rugby star took the opportunity to share a joke with the royal after Scotland's big win, pretending to lean in for a hug as Anne laughed and held her hands up. Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, body language expert Darren Stanton says that Anne's reaction "was a fantastic moment."
