In an endearing encounter at a Buckingham Palace reception, a New Zealand women’s rugby player left King Charles III both surprised and amused by an unexpected request. Ayesha Leti-I’iga, a winger for New Zealand’s national rugby team, approached the King with an unconventional question: “Can I give you a hug?”
To her delight, King Charles III responded with a warm “Why not?” and the lighthearted moment quickly escalated as the team affectionately swarmed the monarch. Caught in the joyful commotion, the King humorously remarked, “It was like being flattened by a scrum.”
The reception served as a precursor to an exciting match, where New Zealand will face England at Allianz Stadium. The playful interaction between the King and the team highlights the camaraderie that rugby fosters, even at the highest levels of society
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