The Princess of Wales is known as a huge tennis fan and took Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa to Wimbledon’s mens singles final last year – but there was an awkward moment after the match with champion Carlos Alcaraz
Princess of Wales tries to introduce Pippa to Alcaraz
Wimbledon kicks off once again tomorrow – and there’s one member of the Royal Family who will be overjoyed. The Princess of Wales is known to be a huge tennis fan and is a regular in Centre Court’s royal box to watch the thrilling action.
Last year, Kate made just her second public appearance after revealing after cancer diagnosis at the All England Club, where she enjoyed the mens singles final alongside daughter Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Matthews. There the trio watched as Carlos Alcaraz was crowned champion for a second time after a thrilling victory over Novak Djokovic.
Pippa sat alongside her sister and niece in the Royal Box and looked on proudly when Kate presented Alcaraz with his trophy after the match. Once completing his on-court celebrations, the Spaniard got another chance to chat with Kate as members of the All England Club came out to congratulate the champion as he made his way to the locker room.
During their chat, Kate introduced him to Charlotte before asking him who his favourite football player was ahead of Spain’s Euros final match against England that was happening on the same day. But there appeared to be an awkward moment when Pippa tried to take the opportunity to chat with Alcaraz but he accidentally ignored her.
It came as Kate wrapped up her chat with two-time Wimbledon champion and told him to enjoy his win. Pippa, who was standing a step back from her sister and niece, then gestured forward as if to congratulate him – with Kate also trying to attract his attention towards his sister.
But at the exact same moment, someone in the crowd to the side grabbed Alcaraz’s attention and he unintentionally ignored them. After being left hanging for a second, the two women then began to applaud as he walked off towards the locker room with his trophy.
It came after Kate and Charlotte were greeted with cheers and applause as they took their seats in the front row of the royal box at Centre Court. Actors Tom Cruise, Benedict Cumberbatch and Julia Roberts were among the other famous faces in the royal box for last year’s final.
It has not been confirmed yet if Kate is set to attend SW19 during the Wimbledon fortnight as she is still gradually returning to royal duties following her cancer treatment.
Confusion was sparked last week when it was announced that Kate, who is in remission from cancer, would not be attending the second day of Royal Ascot festival.
It came after her name originally appeared on the official list of those taking part in a carriage procession alongside her husband Prince William as well as the King and Queen. When it was confirmed that she would not be attending, sources said she is still trying to find the right balance following her cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment.
