atherine, Princess of Wales during a Rugby League Inclusivity Day at Allam Sports Centre on October 5, 2023 in Hull, England. The Princess of Wales was taking part in the event as part of her role as Patron of the Rugby Football League and to see the positive impact the Disability Rugby League has on its pa

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The royal gasped and spun around to see who it was, before sharing a laugh with the boy and shaking his hand. The Princess of Wales is known for her warm way when things go off script at official outings, fromPrince Louis’animated anticsatQueen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant toPrincess Charlottesticking out her tongueat a charity sailing race in 2019.

Catherine, Princess of Wales during a Rugby League Inclusivity Day at Allam Sports Centre on October 5, 2023 in Hull, England. The Princess of Wales was taking part in the event as part of her role as Patron of the Rugby Football League and to see the positive impact the Disability Rugby League has on its participants and their families.

Kate’s index and middle finger were taped together on her right hand, the same fingers shedebuted bandageson while visiting a men’s prison in September. The Princess of Wales hurt her hand while playing on the trampoline with her kidsPrince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. A spokesperson for Kensington Palace told PEOPLE it was “a small injury, nothing serious.”

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, tries wheelchair rugby as she joins a training session facilitated by members of the World Cup-winning England Wheelchair Rugby League

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According to theDaily Mail, the Princess of Wales brought up the bandages while chatting with an athlete before hitting the court.

Catherine, Princess of Wales (L) receives England Wheelchair Rugby League shirts for Charlotte, Louis and George during a wheelchair rugby training session facilitated by members of the world-cup winning England Wheelchair Rugby League squad during a Rugby League Inclusivity Day

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HULL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 5: Catherine, Princess of Wales takes part in ball skills and drills with PDRL (Physical Disability Rugby League) and LDRL (Learning Disability Rugby League) players, alongside students from Hull FC’s Centre of Excellence, during a Rugby League Inclusivity Day at Allam Sports Centre on October 5, 2023 in Hull, England. The Princess of Wales took part in the event as part of her role as Patron of the Rugby Football League and to see the positive impact the Disability Rugby League has on its participants and their families.

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