Prince William Makes Moving Gesture for Late Rugby Star Rob Burrow's Widow

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Wiliam meets Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield at Headingly Stadium in Leeds on Jan. 11, 2024.Photo:Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty

Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty

Prince Williamis putting pen to paper for Lindsey Burrow’s upcoming memoir.

“Take care is a memoir of love, family and never giving up,” the message continued. “As well as telling our family story, I want it to highlight the work that so many carers in the U.K. are doing in the hope that it will give readers and families hope to overcome challenges in their own lives.”

In a rare royal response, Prince William andKate Middleton’s teamcommentedbelow the post with a blue heart emoji.

The Burrowsannouncedthe memoir in May, sharing its title and 2025 publication date.

Rob and Lindsey Burrow following an investiture ceremony where he was made an MBE at Windsor Castle on April 5, 2022.Steve Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty

Steve Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty

The couple often campaigned alongside his friend and former Leeds Rhinos teammate Kevin Sinfield, and the trio raised over $19 million for charity, according to the Amazon page forTake Care.

Rob died at age 41 in June, a few months after Prince Williamsurprised himand Sinfield with their CBEs at Headlingley Stadium, the home of the Leeds Rhinos. (The Commander of the Order of the British Empire is the highest-ranking award in the Order of the British Empire, excluding knighthoods and damehoods.) The friends, who played alongside each other from 2001 to 2015, were both awarded CBEs inKing Charles' 2024 New Years Honours List for their tireless work for the MND community.

The Prince of Wales issued a personal message on X following Rob’s death, sending condolences to the Burrow family on behalf of himself and Princess Kate.

Rob Burrow, Kevin Sinfield and Prince William at Headingly Stadium in Leeds on Jan. 11, 2024.PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

PHIL NOBLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The heir to the throne signed the post “W,” using his first initial to signal that the message came directly from him.

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“Told in Lindsey’s characteristically humble, charming and inspirational style,Take Careexplores her life and shares her honest experiences of finding strength in the good and the bad times, in order to offer readers and families hope to overcome challenges in their own lives,” it continued.

The memoir will published in the U.K. on Feb. 27, 2025, and is available for pre-order now.

source: people.com