King Charles III glad of 'healing hug' from New Zealand women's rugby team
The Peninsula
London: King Charles III found himself in something of a royal scrum when he accepted a hug from the New Zealand women s rugby team during a Buckingha...
London: King Charles III found himself in something of a royal scrum when he accepted a hug from the New Zealand women's rugby team during a Buckingham Palace reception on Wednesday.
Charles laughed as he was affectionately mobbed by the Black Ferns, in Britain to take on England's Red Roses, after he said "hug, why not".
New Zealand wing Ayesha Leti-I'iga broke protocol to make the request and her team-mates joined in.
The King later made the squad laugh during an impromptu speech, when he said: "I much appreciated this chance to meet you and have such a warm hug from most of you," adding: "Very healing".
