The Queen was caught sneaking home from royal engagements early to watch the cricket highlights, royal insiders reveal

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SHE may be known for her love of all things equestrian but it seems that the Queen is also something of a cricket fan.

In fact she is such an avid follower she was caught sneaking off early from an engagement to catch the day’s highlights, according to insiders.

The Queen and Prince Philip were once caught sneaking home early from a royal engagement to catch the cricket highlights, according to Tatler

Society magazine Tatler shared the anecdote revealing that both Her Majesty and Prince Philip are fans of the sport.

“It’s not all horses and rosettes”, they explained.

“The Queen and Prince Philip love cricket too and have been busted sneaking home early from a royal engagement to catch the cricket highlights.”

The royal couple are such keen followers of the sport that during the World Cup last summer they wrote to the England team to wish them luck in their final match against New Zealand.

The royal couple sent the England team a letter wishing them good luck in the World Cup final last year

The Duke of Edinburgh was a talented player in his younger days

A royal source said: “Her Majesty and Philip really wanted to wish England the best and let them know they will be rooting for them in the final.

“Philip, in particular, has been following their efforts intently and was thrilled by the win over the Aussies.”

And it seems that their royal well wishes were just the lucky charm that the team needed, taking home the World Cup in July 2019.

The Duke of Edinburgh is believed to be the Royal Family’s keenest cricket fan.

He was a talented player in his younger days and served two terms as Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president in 1949 and 1974, and is an honorary life member.

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