Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales of Great Britain, made an unusual public showing at Sunday’s Wimbledon men’s final. Kate is only going to be seen in public twice this year because she is getting chemotherapy to prevent cancer.
While Kate was in London, she went to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club with her daughter, Princess Charlotte. Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets, so she gave him the prize as a reward.
The Princess of Wales was greeted by a standing ovation from the crowd as she took her seat in the Royal Box before the start of the match.
A wonderful Centre Court welcome for our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales 💜#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/HGcphka27P
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2024
Kate and Princess Charlotte went to a terrace at the club that is linked to the main stadium by a walkway for pedestrians. They met some people, such as Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, and other young British tennis players.
Great to see the Princess of Wales back at Wimbledon ✨#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/OxbuMhMIGR
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) July 14, 2024
There is a club called the All-England Club that hosts Wimbledon every year, and Kate Middleton has been behind it since 2016. As part of her ceremonial tasks, she gives the winners’ trophies away after the singles finals. She wasn’t there on Saturday to give out the women’s singles title after Barbora Krejcikova and Jasmine Paolini’s match.
People had been wondering about Kate Middleton’s health and whereabouts for months before she finally told everyone in March of this year that she had cancer and was getting treatment. She hasn’t been seen in public since then except for last month’s birthday parade for King Charles III.
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In a statement she put out before that event, she said she was “making good progress” but still had “good days and bad days.”
She usually goes to the Wimbledon finals with her husband, Prince William, who is the heir to the British throne. But he wasn’t going to be there on Sunday. He was going to watch England play Spain in the final of the European Championship for men’s soccer in Germany instead.
FAQs
Why did Princess Kate attend Wimbledon?
Princess Kate attended Wimbledon to support her husband, Prince William, who is a keen tennis fan and has been attending the tournament for many years.
How rare is it for Princess Kate to make a public appearance?
Princess Kate is a regular royal patron of various charities and organizations, but she doesn’t often attend public events without her husband, Prince William. This appearance at Wimbledon was a rare exception.
What was the occasion for her visit?
Princess Kate attended the Wimbledon Ladies’ Singles Final between Serena Williams and Simona Halep on July 13, 2019.
