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Awkward moment Six Nations Championship star tried to hug Princess Anne in mortifying TV close-up

Sione Tuipulotu scooped up the Calcutta Cup for his team

All eyes were on the Six Nations Championship clash between England and Scotland on Saturday, as Princess Anne stepped forward to present the Calcutta Cup to Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu.

Yet while the afternoon ended in triumph for Scotland, one brief exchange between the captain and the Princess Royal quickly stole attention online. Cameras caught an awkward split second during the presentation, and fans have been replaying it ever since.

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Princess Anne’s awkward Six Nations Championship

Princess Anne smiling, bundled up in a coat, scarf and gloves

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Princess Anne at at Olympic Stadium of Rome during the first match of Guinness six Nations 2026

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Emily Towers
TV & Showbiz Writer
Emily loves to write about the latest trending news, whether it�s reality TV chaos or royal drama. She also has a passion for translating editorial content into share-worthy social media posts.

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