Princess Anne & Scottish Rugby Captain's Viral Hug

0:00What's up? This is Entertainment and celebrity news today. Bringing you the hottest stories right now. Princess Ann and Scottish rugby captain, Sionay Tuipolo Tu, finally shared a hug on March 14th after Scotland's six nations match against Ireland. The 75-year-old Princess Royal had turned his earlier hug attempt into a handshake back in February following a win over England. This time, in the visiting team's locker room at a Viva Stadium in Dublin, they embraced warmly away from the crowd. Earlier this week, Scottish rugby posted a fun video on X capturing the moment. Tuipolo Tu thanked her for the hug and joked about the privacy, patting her shoulder. It built on their playful exchange after Scotland beat France on March 7th when he leaned in again and she laughed while opting for another handshake. Fans loved the light-hearted vibe between them. Tuipolo Tu told ITV Sport on March 12th that plenty of people thought he was in trouble, but he feels great chemistry with the Princess.

1:00He called her an icon and enjoyed the post-game joke. Royal Protocol generally discourages initiating hugs, sticking to curtsies, bows or handshakes. TV host Elizabeth Hasselbeck shared a similar awkward story from a state dinner with the late Queen Elizabeth where her hug attempt did not go well. The pair's viral moments highlight Princess Anne's approachable side amid Scotland's strong tournament run, keeping everyone smiling. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com. Made in AI.