Hilarious moment Kate Middleton is grabbed from behind and tickled by a VERY cheeky boy as she visits Disability Rugby League players in East Yorkshire
He’s not the only royal fan keen to get Kate Middleton’s attention, but this young lad took a rather cheeky and unusual approach as he tickled the Princess’s waist during a visit to Hull today.
The Princess of Wales, 41, got quite a surprise after a member of the wheelchair rugby team got up close and personal during a visit to the Allam Sports Centre.
Kate ditched her trademark smart suits and opted for a tracksuit as she headed to meet Disability Rugby League players in East Yorkshire, where she took part in a training session with the World Cup-winning England wheelchair rugby team.
The mother of three chatted with team members before a young boy innocently snuck up behind her to tickle her waist. After causing a moment of alarm, the princess turned around and saw that it was a cheeky rugby player having a bit of fun.
Kate quickly introduced herself to the enthusiastic player and shook his hand, beaming at him.
Kate Middleton (left) got quite a surprise after a wheelchair rugby player tickled her waist from behind (right)
The rugby player shouted ‘boo’ before tickling the princess’s waist from behind, causing quite a shock
The clip started with Kate having a sweet conversation with a team member after greeting him with a handshake.
But another player quickly stole the spotlight by shouting ‘boo’ and tickling the princess’ waist.
After the initial shock, Kate quickly found light in the situation and turned to shake the young gentleman’s hand with a wide grin on her face.
Although the royal family has been opting for sophisticated suits more and more lately, she instead wore her navy blue Rugby League polo shirt and track pants with white trainers for the occasion.
Despite the casual attire, Kate still brought the glamor with perfectly coiffed hair and a beautiful makeup look.
After meeting the players, the royal took part in their sport despite suffering a hand injury from trampolining with her children.
Before heading to court, the princess told a team member: “I’m worried about my finger, but I want to try.”
The bandages appear to be a precautionary measure following her injury earlier this month, when she damaged her fingers while trampolining with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at their Windsor home.
The princess looked completely in her element as she rode around with the World Cup-winning team
But she certainly gave it her all and became so engrossed in the action during one match that she almost bumped into one of the posts and threw her arms out to brace herself against the blow.
The royal showed off her sporty side and didn’t let her apparent injuries hold her back as she entered the competition.
The royal first ran around passing the ball to the rugby team, before playing the wheelchair match with the English Wheelchair Rugby League – and quickly celebrating a score.
Victorious England coach Tom Coyd, 28, said: ‘She started maneuvering the chair very quickly.
‘I’m not just saying this because it’s her, but it’s the first time I’ve ever seen someone score a conversion on the first try.
Kate Middleton was full of excitement as she took part in a wheelchair rugby match in Hull today – and almost crashed into a post
“I think she had secret practice sessions before she came here because she was a natural.
‘She even finished off a passing move with a try in the corner. Honestly, she blew me away.”
His triumphant team defeated defending champions France 28-24 to win the World Cup final in November.
And Kate told him how she, William and the children, George, Charlotte and Louis, ‘screamed’ at the TV as they secured the win.
Beaming, Tom added: ‘She told me the clashes on TV framed the children.
Kate made sure she could stay hands-on despite her injury, jumping into the wheelchair and playing wheelchair rugby
‘She organized a reception for us at Hampton Court after we won and promised she would try it herself.
“It was really impressive for her to be here today, get into a wheelchair and try.
‘I’ve seen people get into the chair and look very uncomfortable. But she felt so comfortable with it.”
World Cup winner Tom Halliwell, 24, had only just recovered from meeting Prince William the day before.
He added: ‘I got my OBE from William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday and now I’m meeting Kate.
“It’s been a crazy 48 hours. It was great to meet William – a unique opportunity. It was a pretty humbling experience.”
He showed Kate how to score a conversion and watched in awe as she watched the ball go through the posts. “It all comes down to the coaching.”
Ditching the smart looks today, Kate Middleton opted for a tracksuit and headed to Hull to meet Disability Rugby League players, even hopping into the wheelchair to play a game
Kate, Patron of the Rugby Football League, made the trip to Hull as part of Rugby League Inclusion Day.
She chatted with wheelchair players before participating in drills with players with learning disabilities.
The princess was then presented with three England rugby league shirts: one for George, Charlotte and Louis.
Wheelchair Rugby League is currently the most inclusive format in Rugby League.
It offers everyone the opportunity to play together, regardless of gender or disability.