Kate Middleton is highly anticipated at Wimbledon. As the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which organizes the tournament, she is a dedicated tennis fan. Many hoped she would present the trophy to the winner once again, although it was clear that this decision was not entirely in her hands. Just a day before the much-anticipated final between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, Kensington Palace confirmed that the Princess of Wales would attend the match.
Debbie Jevans, the competition’s director, had hoped for her presence from the start, but with caution. "We hope the Princess of Wales can present the trophies as the club’s patron, but her health and recovery are our top priority," she stated a few days ago in an interview with Telegraph Sport. Initially, Jevans insisted there was no Plan B if Kate could not attend, although they had considered having the Duchess of Gloucester step in as the honorary president of the British Tennis Association. Ultimately, Wimbledon took a risk on Kate, and it paid off. However, the Palace has made it clear that she will only present the trophy on Sunday. On Saturday, Jevans will preside over the women’s final between Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova.
For eight consecutive years, the Princess of Wales has presented these awards, and she’s been a familiar face in the stands for much longer. Aside from being the All England Club’s patron, she is an avid tennis lover, and in fact, has previously been seen playing tennis with none other than Roger Federer. Yet, she has never faced such unique circumstances; her absence would have been unquestionable under different conditions. In previous years, it was common to see her enjoying matches with her family, as her older children, George and Charlotte, share her love for tennis. Her emotional reactions during Alcaraz’s final last year are unforgettable, and she looks forward to witnessing the match again this Sunday.
On the same day Kate will preside over the Wimbledon final, Prince William is expected to attend another significant sporting event. England will face Spain in the Euro 2024, and he might be joined by Prince George, a devoted football fan. They will cross paths with King Felipe, who has confirmed his attendance to cheer for La Roja at the stadium in Berlin.
Kate’s return to Wimbledon comes about a month after her much-anticipated appearance at the Trooping the Colour, which holds significant value for the monarchy. There, she showed that she remains a jewel in the crown, with her popularity intact despite personal and institutional upheaval. "I’m learning to be patient, especially with uncertainty," she expressed in a personal message announcing her attendance at the King’s birthday parade. This statement reflects her calmness, a realistic outlook, and determination to move forward, always in tune with what her body allows.
In that same announcement, she clarified that her return to public life isn’t a full return to her institutional activities but rather a specific commitment that she felt ready to embrace. Fortunately, her recovery has now allowed her to meet this goal.
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