The King was affectionately mobbed by the New Zealand women's rugby team after accepting a hug from one of the players.
The King was affectionately mobbed by the New Zealand women's rugby team after accepting a hug from one of the players. Charles said "hug, why not" before joking that it was like being in a "scrum" with the Black Ferns, who are in the UK to take on England's Red Roses. Winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga made the request before her team-mates all bundled in, leaving Charles amused during the Buckingham Palace reception.
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