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Two sides went to battle in crucial Pool A match in front of 82,000 supporters - with Wales pulling off heroic victory
As many as 30,000 visiting fans squeezed into Twickenham, joined by Prince William, Harry and Kate in the stands
Harry couldn't hide his disappointment as Wills revelled in win - after giving him the eyes as he sang Welsh anthem
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Published: 14:06 EST, 26 September 2015 | Updated: 03:34 EST, 28 September 2015

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It had been billed as the biggest match between the two countries in decades - and one of the many families divided by tonight's clash between England and Wales were the royals.

Prince Harry couldn't hide his disappointment as brother William celebrated with wife Kate after the most incredible of comebacks saw Wales pull-off a stunning 28-25 victory at Twickenham.

Dejected at the full-time whistle, Harry - wearing a white England replica top - stood with his hands on his hips and eyes to the sky, while his brother and sister-in-law jumped around jubilantly.

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We've done it - you've not! Prince William and Kate celebrate at full-time as a dejected Harry stands gutted looking to the skies

Princes Harry and William stood shoulder to shoulder inside Twickenham during the national anthems - but couldn't be further apart in who they were backing. Harry was in England white, while the Duke of Cambridge - joined by Kate - donned Welsh red

I'm English, honest: Wills looks defensive as he chats with Harry ahead of kick-off, while Kate beams as she soaks up the pre-match atmosphere

The Welsh players celebrate after the clinch victory in a truly breathtaking pool match which has left England's quarter-final hopes hanging by a thread

But it's heartbreak for Joe Marler (centre) and his England team-mates as Wales late comeback means they now have to beat second favourites Australia to qualify for the next round of the World Cup

Two Wales fans can't hide their delight as they beam from within their trademark daffodil headgear to rejoice at their team's heroics

The Duke of Cambridge had earlier refused to hold back as he joined 30,000 visiting fans in singing the Welsh national anthem, decked out in a red Wales zip-up jacket.

Just moments earlier, Harry showed his unity to the hosts by singing God Save The Queen.

But the rugby mad royal couldn't help but pull dagger eyes at his older brother as he put his all into a spine-tingling rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, the iconic Welsh hymn.

The brothers were seen in the stands just days after William urged Wales to beat England - if only to keep his brother quiet.

And despite trailing for the majority of the game, the Dragons kept their promise and stormed to a sensational victory with just minutes left on the clock.

The Duke, who is vice-patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, had earlier told the Welsh players at their World Cup welcome ceremony in London: 'Unfortunately, I will be watching you with my brother, so I will need a Wales win more than ever!'

And he certainly lived up to his promise - even if his brother looked less than impressed.

England captain Chris Robshaw can't hid his dejection as the full-time whistle blows and Wales celebrate a famous win

Bradley Davies of Wales rejoices with his team-mates after helping stir a Welsh squad well depleted even before kick-off to a 28-25 victory

Jamie Roberts (centre) punches his fist with delight as he leads the teams off the pitch after full-time at a fast emptying Twickenham

Camilla Kerslake (left), girlfriend of England captain Chris Robshaw (right) can't hide her disappointment as her partner trudges off the park

The delighted Wales team, including winger George North (centre, yellow boots), let their celebrations continue on the pitch

Harry is honorary president of England 2015, the organising committee staging the tournament, and vice-patron of the Rugby Football Union, so was in the crowd cheering on England head coach Stuart Lancaster's team.

The trio joined 82,000 passionate rugby fans crammed into the home of English rugby for the sold out clash, which both nations ear-marked as soon as the draw was made two years earlier as a must-win - and not just to aid qualification.

With two-time champions Australia also in their pool, the sides arrived at the stadium knowing victory was imperative if they wanted to keep alive hopes of reaching the quarter-finals.

The stage is set as 82,000 passionate rugby fans crammed into the home of English rugby for the sold out clash

The teams - backed by thousands in the stadium and more than 10 million people watching at home - were welcomed to the pitch following an extravagant light and firework display

Arms wrapped tightly around each other, the England side stand for a breathtaking rendition of God Save The Queen

The Welsh then retorted with their own spine-tingling rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau as 30,000 away fans joined them in singing their hearts out ahead of kick off

England star Sam Burgess' girlfriend Phoebe Hooke looked relaxed ahead of tonight's big kick-off

Camilla Kerslake (in white) was also seen soaking up the atmosphere as she took her seat to cheer on her boyfriend, England captain Chris Robshaw

But when it comes to an Anglo-Welsh clash, there's always far more on the line than just competition points.

Both countries had winning starts in Pool A, but this match was always going to be the hottest ticket in the group early stages of the tournament.

In drew in a full crowd in south west London, with ten million people watching at home on TV and fans at Twickenham parting with £10million on food, drinks and memorabilia.

Both nations ear-marked as soon as the draw was made two years earlier as a must-win - and not just to aid qualification

With two-time champions Australia also in their pool, the sides arrived at the stadium knowing victory is imperative if they are to reach the quarter-finals

It was first blood for England, with winger Jonny May getting over the line to score the match's first try

Prince Harry watches on intently as William and Kate also keep their eyes firmly on the action

It was the younger Prince celebrating first though as England took a seven point first half lead

Ahead of arguably the biggest ever match between the neighbour countries, England's players looked relaxed as they disembarked their team bus to walk the 100 meters to their dressing room inside the stadium.

Met by a raucous home crowd, the squad marched between two lines of cheering supporters outside Twickenham's Lion Gate entrance in what is a tradition brought in by coach Stuart Lancaster to get his players pumped up for the match.

And although they may have the bulk of the support inside too, there was no shortage of Welsh fans squeezed inside Twickenham too, with vast seas of red taking up whole sections of the ground.

Gareth Davies goes over to score a try as Wales set off on what proved to be a thrilling comeback trail

Wales centre Jamie Roberts, left, is tackled by England's Sam Burgess, as he helped power his side to a truly unforgettable win in London

Wales' Dan Biggar - who only took up kicking duties in the absence of the injured Leigh Halfpenny - scored a number of crucial penalties in the match, including the winner with just five minutes left to play

The number 10 (right) celebrates after kicking a successful penalty from just inches inside the England half to give Wales a late lead

The national anthems showed just how much tonight's encounter meant to players and fans alike, as London basked in a clear, dry night with temperatures sitting at around 17C.

The home supporters bellowed God Save The Queen as their heroes stood arm-in-arm on the hallowed Twickenham turf.

The Welsh then retorted with their own spine-tingling rendition of Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, singing their hearts out ahead of kick-off.

Both sets of opposing fans soaked up the atmosphere, transforming the whole of London with England supporters seen decked in St George's flags, with hundreds of Welsh daffodils making their way through the capital to the match.

England started the better side, with Jonny May finishing off a superbly worked try early on.

William and Kate celebrate in the crowd as Wales - depleted already heading into the match - pulled off a stunning comeback

The Duke and Duchess both looked stunned as they watch Wales complete the most heroic of comebacks against their bitter enemy

A Wales fan reacts to her team's late score as hundreds of England supporters look dejected in the Deer Park Fan Zone in Richmond

Owen Farrell converted, adding a further three penalties to give the hosts a commanding 16-6 at the break.

Farrell's fourth penalty gave England a commanding 19-9 lead early in the second period, but Wales - who lost Liam Williams (concussion), Scott Williams (knee) and Hallam Amos (shoulder) all to injury, showed Herculean resolve.

The Welsh underdogs turned around the 10 point deficit, fighting tooth and nail to bring the match to a nerve-shredding 25-25 draw with ten minutes to play - Jamie Roberts feeding Lloyd Williams, who kicked cleverly in field for the chasing Gareth Davies to gather brilliantly and score between the posts, before Dan Biggar converted.

It was then down to Biggar for more heroics from the boot. With five minutes to play, the Welsh were awarded a penalty inches inside the England half.

The number ten put his laces through it and sent it soaring between the posts, giving Wales the lead for only the second time in the match.

It's all fun and games for these Welsh fans - that is, of course, up until 8pm when the crucial match got underway

Both countries had winning starts in Pool A, but this match was always going to be the hottest ticket in the group early stages of the tournament

They brothers were seen in the stands amongst 82,000 passionate rugby fans just days after William urged Wales to beat England - if only to keep his brother quiet

England needed another chance, and were given a crucial lifeline with three minutes left to play.

Awarded a penalty inside the Welsh twenty-two, captain Chris Robshaw opted to kick for touch rather than test Owen Farrell's nerves with a chance for three points - and to draw the match - from the tee.

The line-out was gathered by England but quickly lost, allowing Wales to see out the remainder of the game for a truly remarkable victory.

Wales fan Ian Leather, who lives in Twickenham, nervously watched the final minutes on a big screen at Richmond's Old Deer park.

He said: 'It was way too tense. I couldn't watch the last five minutes - I stood behind the pillar.

'We were losing for most of it and then we smashed it at the end. I'll sleep well tonight.'

England fans Harry Jordan (left) and Jess Chisholm Fanzone in the Old Deer Park in Richmond, London

With two-time champions Australia also in their pool, the sides arrived at the stadium knowing victory is imperative if they are to reach the quarter-finals

Husband and wife Joanne and Alan Robinson from Coventry were supporting different sides.

They said: 'It's been absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere here has been buzzing ... truly tremendous.'

'We've got our friends here, who are English, so obviously he's been a bit outnumbered,' Mrs Robinson said of her Welsh husband.

England fan Matteo Lechler, 16, of Chiswick, said: 'I'm feeling quite gutted.

'I think it was a bit of a poor performance from England, the last 10 minutes especially.

Captain Chris Robshaw leads his men into the stadium buoyed on by a raucous home support

Hundreds of fans gathered 30 people deep in parts offer the arriving England team their support

When it comes to an Anglo-Welsh clash, there's always far more on the line than just competition points

English and Welsh fans flooded the capital in a sea of white, red and green in anticipation of the World Cup clash between the two at Twickenham

'Wales, even though they had injuries, played extremely well. I'd say it's a big climb now for England to get to the knock-out stages.'

After the victory World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper tweeted: 'Fabulous game of rugby!! Congratulations Wales. A courageous and historic win.'

Many Welsh fans will face being stranded in London overnight because of a lack of trains heading back east.

The last service from Paddington to Wales left at 10pm - minutes after the final whistle.

Trains after 10pm only go far as Bristol and Great Western Railway have advised people to make alternative onward travel plans.

With limited availability on late coaches from London to south Wales, fans may have to tough it out overnight, shell out for a hotel or even leave the game early.

The two sets of opposing fans soaked up the pre-match atmosphere in and around the stadium, with a Welshman and English fan toasting to the game pre-match

The two sets of opposing fans soaked up the pre-match atmosphere in and around the stadium, transforming London as England supporters were seen decked out in St George's cross flags, with hundreds of Welsh daffodils making their way through the capital to the match

A young Welsh fan comes in the supporters favourite daffodil head gear, with a flag painted on her cheek

Thousands of desperate rugby fans - dressed in replica tops - queue up waiting to get into the stadium

Gareth Kear wrote on Twitter: 'Terrible planning and respect for Wales fans for biggest game of rugby in years ... all you have is excuses.'

And Joel Taylor wrote: 'You've got to hand it to @GWRUK, it's incompetence of the highest order not to sort late trains to Wales after rugby in London on Saturday.'

Alun Edwards, 37, from Swansea, told the Independent: 'It's ridiculous ... they've had five years to plan.'

GWR defended the timetable, saying the late kick-off meant 'most fans from Wales are likely to choose to travel by alternative means, or stay overnight'.

It added: 'We have worked very closely with the RWC to understand the needs of fans ... Data from the sale of match tickets indicates less than 2 per cent of tickets for the England v Wales match have been sold in Wales.'

...AND HOW DID THE SKIPPER'S GIRLFRIEND GET THERE? ON A TRAIN FULL OF FRISKY FANS

Most Wags wouldn't dream of roughing it on public transport.

But singer Camilla Kerslake, the girlfriend of England captain Chris Robshaw, insists on travelling to Rugby World Cup matches by train.

While others were chauffeured to Twickenham last night, Miss Kerslake mingled with fans.

The 27-year-old told The Mail on Sunday: 'I take the train with the fans and we all drink together. I love getting to the matches with them.

'There's always one guy who starts chatting to me who clearly doesn't know who I am or that I am Chris Robshaw's girlfriend.

'His friends always just watch and let him do it because they think it's funny. Either that, or everyone starts singing Swing Low at me.'

Miss Kerslake – who has been in a relationship with 29-year-old Robshaw for four years – added that the support of the nation had been 'truly wonderful' and helped to inspire the players.

'The support for the England team has been amazing,' she said. 'It definitely hasn't gone unnoticed by Chris and the rest of the players.