Royal tennis player Kate Middleton: Will she participate in Wimbledon this year?

Royal tennis player Kate Middleton: Kate Middleton is a regular Wimbledon attendee – although the Princess of Wales may not be able to attend at all this year as she receives treatment following her cancer diagnosis.

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Royal tennis player Kate Middleton

However she was left “mortified” following a two-word remark from a close relative. The princess, who is a huge tennis fan, has previously recalled an awkward experience with her dad Michael Middleton while at the prestigious tennis competition. It has not been confirmed whether she will be in attendance this year due to her ongoing cancer treatment but her parents Carole and Michael and sister Pippa are known to be regulars at the tournament. However, back in 2017, Kate spoke of the time she was in attendance with her dad when the pair crossed paths with former British number one tennis player Tim Henman.

Royal tennis player Kate Middleton: She told the BBC documentary Our Wimbledon hosted by Sue Barker: “My father is not going to appreciate this, but we were walking past Tim Henman and we had just seen Pete Sampras play. My dad said very coolly: ‘Hi Pete’. I was mortified!” The mum-of-three has been a patron of All England Club since 2016 and traditionally presents trophies to the Wimbledon champions.

According to All England Club chair Debbie Jevans, they haven’t ruled out Kate from appearing as organisers said they are “staying flexible” over who will conduct the trophy presentation if she is unable to attend. Debbie told Telegraph Sport : “We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority. We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.

Royal tennis player Kate Middleton: “I don’t know who would present the trophies as an alternative – that’s something to consider nearer the time if necessary. We’re staying flexible. When we hear, we’ll then think about what’s the right thing to do.” Kate is a regular tennis player and she often attends Wimbledon with her three children. In 2023, the princess attended the Wimbledon final with her two eldest kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte while little Prince Louis stayed at home.

Royal tennis player Kate Middleton: She explained to officials at the time: “Louis was very upset he wasn’t coming today!” Speaking previously about her love of the sport, the royal said: “I have watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up. It’s such a quintessential part of the English summer, and I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.”