Kate Middleton Admits She's 'Worried' About Her Bandaged Finger at Wheelchair Rugby Game

The Princess of Wales didn't let her injured hand keep her from giving the game her all

Kate Middleton didn’t let a pair of bandaged fingers stop her from giving it her all when she joined the World Cup-winning England Wheelchair Rugby League’s training session on Thursday. 

The Princess of Wales, 41, visited Hull, England to meet with the team as she highlighted inclusivity in the sport. Her primary goal for the day was to shine a spotlight on the Disability Rugby League, and the positive impact the teams have on both the players and people around the world. Kate joined in the fun, and made quite the impression on the teams, but per the Daily Mail, she was a little concerned about re-injuring her hand. 

“I'm worried about my finger, but willing to try,” she said prior to the match. Kate injured her right hand in September, while playing on the trampoline with Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. At the time, a spokesperson for Kensington Palace confirmed to PEOPLE it is “a small injury, nothing serious.”

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While the princess’ injury has improved since then — she didn’t bandage her fingers during her visit to Cardiff on Tuesday — she was simply being extra careful as she joined in the rugby game. A spokesperson for Kensington Palace tells PEOPLE that “following her minor hand injury recently, it was taped up as a bit of a precaution.”

Despite her concern, Kate was all in when it was time to hit the court. England Wheelchair Rugby League coach Tom Coyd, 28, was impressed by how quickly the royal picked up maneuvering in a wheelchair.

“I'm not just saying this because it's her, but it's the first time I've ever seen anyone score a conversion at their first attempt,” he told the Daily Mail. “I think she's been having secret practice sessions before coming here because she was a natural.”

He added, “She even finished off a passing move with a try in the corner. She blew me away to be honest.”

Kate’s outing was part of her duties as patron of the Rugby Football League. She took over the role from her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, after he stepped back from his royal duties. 

In addition to practicing with the Disability Rugby League, the Princess of Wales also met with members of the Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) and the Learning Disability Rugby League (LDRL). Both leagues have adapted the game to make it more accessible for people from all walks of life. 

Kate took part in ball drills with both teams, as she met with players and coaches alike.

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The Princess of Wales’ visit to Hull was just one of several outings she has undertaken this past week. On Tuesday, she and Prince William celebrated the start of Black History Month in the U.K. by commemorating the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush’s arrival in London. The royal couple met with members of the Windrush generation in Cardiff. Then, on Wednesday, Kate helped Ukrainian refugees pack parcels to send back home during a visit to Vsi Razom Community Hub in Bracknell.

She even shared a handwritten message on one of the boxes. “We are all thinking of you,” Kate wrote.

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