Princess Charlene and Prince Albert Celebrate South African Rugby Win with Players

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The royal couple cheered on the Springboks Saturday evening at the Rugby World Cup

<p>Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty</p> Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa.

Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa.

There was no mistaking which side Princess Charlene of Monaco was rooting for Saturday evening at the Rugby World Cup.

Accompanied by husband Prince Albert, she put on quite a show at the Stade de France, vigorously cheering on her beloved South African Springboks.

For the couple's second tournament turn-up — they attended the Sept. 10 match against Scotland in Marseille — the princess wore a golden antelope pin on the collar of her Akris coat. And she exploded with joy, pumping the air, hugging her husband and those around her when South Africa defeated England, 16-15 in the final moments to secure a place in the upcoming final.

<p>Jean Catuffe/Getty</p> Princess Charlene of Monaco celebrates the victory for South Africa at final whistle following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semifinal match between England and South Africa.

Jean Catuffe/Getty

Princess Charlene of Monaco celebrates the victory for South Africa at final whistle following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semifinal match between England and South Africa.

After the match, the prince and princess rushed down to the South African team's dressing room to congratulate them and encouraged them on for one more win. And her rousing plea was toasted by the team with bottled South African beer.

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<p>Adam Pretty - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty</p> Charlene, Princess of Monaco and Albert II, Prince of Monaco interact with the players of South Africa inside the South Africa dressing room following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa.

Adam Pretty - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty

Charlene, Princess of Monaco and Albert II, Prince of Monaco interact with the players of South Africa inside the South Africa dressing room following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa.

A devoted fan of the game, the South African-raised princess has encouraged its play in Monaco, sponsoring the annual St. Devote tournament for children each spring. Last month during her return to South Africa, she sported the national team colors and a jersey reading 'Back the Boks!"
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The XV of the Rose Rugby Tournament has proven quite a royal favorite with Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George and Princess Anne attending matches.

And we wouldn't be surprised to see Princess Charlene back in Paris next Saturday when South Africa goes up against New Zealand

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