Kate Middleton and Prince William, in their characteristic royal flair, mourned the passing of rugby superstar Rob Burrow by releasing a statement that pulled at all the heartstrings.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, because “The Crown” made “Prince and Princess of Wales” seem way too serious, sent all their royal love to the late English rugby legend who, unfortunately, played his final match on Sunday.
Taking to social media (because nothing says “modern royalty” like a heartfelt tweet), the royal couple said, “A legend of Rugby League, Rob Burrow had a huge heart.”
They added, “In a world full of adversity, Rob taught us all to dream big.”
“Catherine and I send our love to Lindsey, Jackson, Maya, and Macy,” they concluded, perhaps adding a royal flourish with an imaginary quill.
In other royal news, it’s worth mentioning that Rob had been fighting motor neurone disease with the kind of determination you’d expect from a rugby player tackling a herd of wild elephants. He raised a lot of awareness about the condition, probably more effectively than the royal family’s collective attempts to master social media.
Speaking of royal health battles, Princess Catherine, the mother-of-three who looks fabulous even while fighting cancer, has been undergoing preventative chemotherapy. That’s right, even royalty isn’t immune to the curveballs life throws, proving they’re just like us – except, you know, with crowns.
Reports suggest the future Queen of England might have to miss some key royal events in the coming months, including King Charles’s official birthday parade. It’s like missing your dad’s birthday party, but with a lot more horses and fancy hats.
