On June 15, Kate Middleton returned to the spotlight after several months of absence during Trooping the Color. This return from the media raised many questions about his state of health and his possible participation in other official events, especially the Wimbledon tournament. A huge tennis fan and regular at the British Grand Slam, the Princess of Wales is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, leaving her presence at the 2024 edition in doubt. As a reminder, as the godmother of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the Princess of Wales traditionally visits Center Court to present the trophies to the winners of the men’s and women’s finals. In the event that Kate Middleton is unable to attend the tournament, Debbie Jevans, president of the All England Club, clarified that at this time she does not know. “who could [la] replace”.
“It is something to consider if necessary. […] When we have news, we will consider what to do,” he said.she confided to our colleagues at Telegraph Sports, adds: “We hope the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies, but her health and recovery take priority. […] All we’ve said is we want to work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.” The announcement comes just weeks after the Princess of Wales shared an update on her treatment and health, saying she “making good progress” but “There are good days and bad days”. Kate Middleton added that she hoped “participate in some public engagements during the summer”, while she knows she isn’t “out of business again”.
Kate Middleton: a tennis lover
The Princess of Wales’ love for tennis is no longer in doubt. She already participated in the Wimbledon tournament before her marriage to Prince William. During an appearance in the BBC documentary, Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon, in 2017, the mother of George, Charlotte and Louis declared: “I watched Wimbledon [plus jeune], it was part of my childhood. It’s the quintessential English summer and I think it really inspires young people.” The Princess of Wales has rarely missed the tournament, except in 2013 when she was unable to witness Andy Murray’s first Wimbledon win because she was pregnant with Prince George at the time. A keen racquet player herself, Kate Middleton is said to have taken tennis lessons at the exclusive Hurlingham Club in Fulham, where she had the chance to play with tennis’ biggest stars, including Roger Federer and Emma Raducanu.
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