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Princess Anne's hilarious moment at the rugby proves she's still got her signature sense of humour

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu shakes hands with Princess Anne after the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Scotland and France at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on March 07, 2026.

She's famously one of the hardest working senior royals, but Princess Anne is also well-known for her ability to make a witty one-liner too. Her relaxed, good-humoured nature was on full display on 7th March when she attended the Six Nations' rugby match between Scotland and France. The Princess Royal's joke with Scottish rugby captain Sione Tuipulotu, poked fun at an encounter a few weeks prior. During the presentation of the Calcutta Cup (which is awarded to the winner of the England vs Scotland match), the rugby captain went in for a hug from the Princess Royal, who in turn went for a more formal handshake. Awkward. Relatable. But who hasn’t had one of those moments before? Well, at the weekend’s game, the pair had the chance for a do-over, and really made the most of it.

(Image credit: Malcolm Mackenzie/Getty Images)
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