Princess Kate made her traditional appearance at the Wimbledon finals this year, accompanied by her husband Prince William and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. The royal family attended the men’s singles final at SW19 on Sunday. Although Prince Louis has yet to join them at Wimbledon, George and Charlotte have been regular attendees at the tournament alongside their parents.
The family was spotted arriving at Centre Court to watch the match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. Before taking their seats in the royal box, they exchanged greetings with a lineup of guests. During the introductions, British Wimbledon semi-finalist Arthur Fery invited George and Charlotte to play tennis with him. William and Kate congratulated Fery on his performance in the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday as he turned 24 the day before.
Fery expressed his excitement about meeting the princess and mentioned that Kate had attended one of his matches earlier in the tournament. He extended an invitation for the royal children to play tennis with him in the future, considering the family’s love for the sport.
In the thrilling final match, Prince George was seen wearing sunglasses, a hat, and using a hand-held fan to shield himself from the sun, while Princess Charlotte engaged in lively conversations with her mother, who appeared to be explaining the game’s rules and strategies.
As the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate presented the Wimbledon trophy to Jannik Sinner after his victory over Alexander Zverev, securing back-to-back Wimbledon triumphs. She praised Sinner for his outstanding performance and remarked on the inspiration it provides to George and Charlotte to witness such high-level tennis.
After the match, Jannik had a conversation with the young royals, inquiring if Prince George still played tennis, to which George enthusiastically confirmed his continued interest in the sport. The interaction showcased the royal family’s genuine passion for tennis and their appreciation for the tournament’s competitive spirit.
The princess and her children were actively involved in the on-court action during the Wimbledon men’s finals, showing their support and enthusiasm for the game. The day concluded with Kate holding the Wimbledon Championships trophy, marking another memorable outing for the royal family at the prestigious tennis event.