Feb. 14, 2026

Sporty Spice Princess! Kate’s Rugby Jokes, Wild Swims and Soccer Mom Moments Win Over America

Sporty Spice Princess! Kate’s Rugby Jokes, Wild Swims and Soccer Mom Moments Win Over America
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Even Fox News is leaning into the glow-up, hailing Catherine, Princess of Wales as the “Sporty Spice Princess.”

During a visit to Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Club, Kate spoke about playing “loads of netball” at school and joked that she avoids roughhousing with Prince George at home. “George, now, if we play at home, I do not want to get tackled by George!” she laughed.

Royal commentators say her athletic streak continues to impress, from rugby drills and tennis to sailing, curling and field hockey. Broadcaster Helena Chard said she has “definitely earned her nickname,” while Hilary Fordwich noted Prince William once called her love of wild swimming “slightly bonkers.”

Off the field, she’s just as relatable. The Oxford Mail reported Kate quietly cheering on Prince Louis at a local football match in Wargrave, dressed casually with her hair in a ponytail. One dad said, “She was very nice and friendly… If the parents had flags, they’d be waving them.”

Kate has also spoken openly about how public engagements are helping her recovery, telling well-wishers in Wales that meeting people is “good for my soul.”

Add in praise for her thoughtful fashion choices, famously roomy umbrellas, homemade jam gifts and even William’s strict “Never put nuts in a brownie” baking rule, and the narrative is clear: steady, sporty and serenely in control.

Behind the scenes, however, tensions are reportedly simmering as William and Kate prepare for a major U.S. visit, with insiders claiming Meghan Markle feels increasingly overshadowed by the Waleses’ rising popularity in America.

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Callaroga Shark mediall and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I am

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your host, Mark Francis. Even Fox News is on the

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Kata's Wonderful narrative. They published a flowing piece about the

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sporty Spice Princess. That's right, The Princess of Wales is

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being hailed by royal commentators as the sporty spice Princess,

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with experts saying her athletic ability and hands on approach

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to public engagements continues to surprise even Prince William. During

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a recent visit to Wakefield Trinity rugby league club, the

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Princess spoke openly about her own sporting background, saying she

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played loads of netball at school while avoiding rugby and football.

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She also revealed how sport features in family life, explaining

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that Princess Charlotte joins in casual games at home, Prince

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Louis attends rugby Totts sessions, and Prince George has become

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particularly competitive. At one point she joked George, now if

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we play at home, I do not want to get

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tackled by George. Royal experts say her enthusiasm for physical

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activity has long been evident. Broadcaster Helena Chard described the

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princess as having definitely earned her nickname Sporty Spice Princess,

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adding that she has repeatedly shown great skill and competitive

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spirit during engagements ranging from rugby drills and tennis to sailing, curling,

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and field hockey. Another area that has surprised observers is

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the princess's fondness for wild swimming. Royal expert Hillary Fordage

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said Prince William has referred to it as her craziest

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hobby and once described her as slightly bonkers, though she

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reportedly finds the practice energizing and beneficial for her mood.

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Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams said the princesses extremely sporting. Beyond sport,

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commentators say the princess's talents extend into the kitchen. Royal

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expert Ian Pallam Turner said she is known to be

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a great sausage maker. Vanity Fair, correspondent to Katie Nekel,

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has previously written that the princess also makes homemade fruit jams,

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sometimes gifting them to friends and a lighthearted exchange. During

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a public visit, the princess revealed that Prince William was

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particular about baking, recalling his advice never put nuts in

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a brownie, to which she replied, I had to learn

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that the hard way. The sporty Spice Princess is after all,

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just a regular old soccer mum. According to The Oxford

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Male Sport, he was recently seen supporting Prince Louis at

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a football match. Willie's team was playing a friendly fixture

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in the village of Wargrave, near Oxfordshire. The outlet reported

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that the princess arrived dressed casually in a long dark

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green coat, with her hair worn in a ponytail. One

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dad who attended the match described the moment she arrived, saying,

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this woman was coming towards me and it was Princess

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Kate and they said hello, and her parents ran out

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to say hello. She was very nice and friendly. If

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the parents had flags, they'd be waving them. She got

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out of the car. There was no massive presence. She

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had makeup on, but she was totally informal. Most people

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didn't know she was there. His wife also spoke to

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The Oxford Male, seeing the players were pleasantly surprised and

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pleased by the princess's appearance. She added she was a

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regular mum watching her son play football and she was

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nicely turned out, describing it as nice to see that

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she still does things like that. The Princess of Wales

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has spoken candidly about how public engagements are supporting her recovery,

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telling well wishers during a visit to Wales that being

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out and meeting people is good for my soul. Kate

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was in Cardigan recently greeting members of the public after

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a day spent visiting textile and clothing manufacturers across West Wales.

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As she's posed for photographs. Near the end of the visit,

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one man in the crowd said, I hope you're getting

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better really soon after what happened to you, she applied,

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thank you very much. This is good for my soul,

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meeting wonderful people for Yahoo. Emmeline love fully wonders is

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Kate Middleton's fashion getting more intentional or are we just

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noticing now? Emmelyn writes, Okay, let me be honest. When

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I first saw images from Kate, Princess of Wales visit

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to Melon Treatment, a historic Welsh woolen mill on the

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Pembrokeshit coast, my eyes went straight to her coat and

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not because it was flashy. Far from it. It was understated, classic, polished,

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and somehow perfect for that setting. I've been watching Kate's

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style for years, and something about this look felt different.

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It wasn't just a coat, it was a statement in quiet,

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intentional fashion. She was at a mill with centuries of

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textile tradition, and her outfit seemed to fit the moment seamlessly.

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It wasn't screaming for attention, but it absolutely commanded it

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in a way only subtle considered styling can. Rather than

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opting for a statement look, Kate or an understated, polished

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coat that complimented the heritage focus to setting. The choice

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felt deliberate without being showy, restrained, elegant, and context Awhere.

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There was no dramatic silhouette, no headline grabbing accessory, and

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that maybe exactly why it stood out. Here's the thing.

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Kate's fashion has always been smart, but lately it feels

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almost like she's whispering a message through her clothes instead

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of shouting it. Their choices are starting to make sense

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on a deeper level. This coat, it's understated, yes, but

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it communicates thoughtfulness, awareness, and alignment with the people and

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places She's visiting. I don't think Kate is trying to

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reinvent royal fashion. I think she's perfecting it. She's showing

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us that style isn't always about flash or trends. It

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can be about context, nuance and meaning. And honestly, that's

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the kind of fashion move that sticks with you long

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after you see it. Some might say we're over analyzing

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the coat, maybe, but I don't think so. Kate has

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always been intentional with her wardrobe. It just feels like

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now we're catching it more every time she steps out,

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and a look that aligns perfectly with her environment. It's

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a little reminder fashion can be more than what meets

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the eye. It can be a conversation, a tribute, a

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statement without a single word. For National Umbrella Day, Emma

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Shacklock took a look at Kate's obviously fabulous umbrellas. Writing

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for Women at Home, Emma tells us Katy has used

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multiple different designs over the years, but one thing they

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all have in common is their size. Her umbrellas are

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seriously roomy, providing enough coverage for at least two per

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people and making sure that every inch of her is covered.

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Once you've noticed this, you can't unsee it, and the

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princesses go to in recent years has been a plain

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black umbrella with a wooden handle. This makes sense given

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how timeless her signature style is and how much she

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loves to wear a pop of color. A neutral umbrella

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doesn't draw the eye away and will compliment every look perfectly,

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whilst adding an understated classic feel. We were curious, so

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we googled Megan Markel umbrella and turned this one up

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from twenty eighteen. What Megan's umbrella move really means? New

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Idea dot Com reminds us of the time pregnant Megan

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helped out to hold Harry's umbrella as he addressed drought

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stricken farmers. Australian body language expert Luise Mala told a

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New Idea here is a man doing his duty and

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a woman delighted to hold the umbrella for him and

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gaze at him lovingly. What is noticeable is that he

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just accepts it. This to me says how close they

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are like one, no need for thanks and recognition. It

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just is more palacy, just a moment. Fresh tensions are

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being reported within royal circles as William and Kate prepare

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for a major visit to the United States. According to sources,

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planning for the high profile trip has caused renewed friction,

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with claims that Megan Markel feels increasingly sidelined by the

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attention surrounding the Prince and Princess of Wales. One source

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said the Palace sees the US tour as an opportunity

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to reassert their standing on the world stage, particularly in America.

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William and Catherine represent stability, service, and a kind of

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star power that does not rely on controversy, and officials

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believe their presence will naturally shift attention back in their

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direction without the need for confrontation. American officials are said

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to be keen to welcome the Prince and Princess, viewing

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them as effective symbols of soft power with strong public appeal. However,

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insiders claimed the plans of heightened frustration on the Sussex side.

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One inside has said what was once subtle is now

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hardened into an unmistakable back and fourth every appearance, interviewer

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carefully timed release is being weighed against what the other

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side is doing. The same source alleged that Megan feels

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repeatedly overshadowed whenever William and Catherine takes center stage, adding

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their US visit basically has her crippled with jealousy and rage,

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as she knows they will be the center of positive

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headlines in the States she can only dream of from

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the Wales's perspective. Sources suggest the ongoing speculation has become wearying.

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Another inside has said they have little appetite for competing

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headlines or reactive publicity, which is why the US tour

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is being viewed internally as a decisive reset. According to reports,

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Kate believes reconciliation is no longer possible without engaging Megan herself.

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A source said Keith has nothing but peace and love

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in her heart moving into twenty twenty six, she's willing

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to open up dialogue with Megan after years of giving

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her the silent treatment, even if Prince William thinks it's

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a terrible idea. She's painfully aware there's no path to

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Harry without getting Meghan's blessing. That's why she's working with

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her staff to figure out a viable approach to Megan.

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