Will Princess Kate reappear at the event associated with her image?
Princess Kate is always the center of attention at the annual Wimbledon tournament, however, her appearance this year has many special meanings.
As patron of the All England Tennis and Croquet Club, Princess Kate always considers Wimbledon an important event in her summer schedule. The image of her handing out trophies to players at the tournament has become familiar to fans. However, after abdominal surgery in January and the discovery of cancer requiring chemotherapy in March, the Princess was absent from the public for a while. This makes many people concerned about her ability to attend Wimbledon this year.
The image of Princess Kate appearing at the prestigious tennis tournament Wimbledon has long become familiar to fans.
Despite health difficulties, Princess Kate made an impressive return at the King Charles Birthday Parade on June 15. However, aides said this event does not mean that the Princess will return to royal work. Currently, there is no official information about when the Princess will resume her public activities. Since the above event, Princess Kate has been absent from a number of important events such as the Knight of the Garter Celebration, Royal Ascot and the official reception of the Japanese Royal Family. She also did not appear with her husband and children at Taylor Swift’s concert on Prince William’s birthday.
Meanwhile, Wimbledon organizers still expressed hope for Princess Kate’s presence at this year’s tournament. Club President, Ms. Debbie Jevans, shared with Telegraph Sport that they will create maximum conditions for the Princess, the final decision on who will present the trophy can be made on the morning of the final. .
Kate’s passion for tennis was evident when she took over the role of patron of the All England Tennis and Croquet Club from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016. Since marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate has hardly missed a Wimbledon tournament. Even when she was pregnant with Prince George in 2013, she wanted to watch the tournament live but was advised against it by doctors.
The image of Princess Kate presenting the trophy on Center Court to the men’s and women’s singles champions at Wimbledon 2023 is still imprinted in the minds of fans. During the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, the Princess sat in the front row of the Royal Box area with Prince William and his two children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. This is also the first time Princess Charlotte has watched Wimbledon live, while Prince George was present at this event in 2022.
In an open letter published on June 14, Princess Kate said she was “starting to work from home” and “hopes to participate in some public events in the summer.” Attendance at these events will depend on your health situation and doctor’s orders.
“I’m slowly recovering,” the mother of three said. “But as anyone who has been through chemotherapy knows, there are good days and there are worse days. On bad days, you feel weak and tired and have to rest your body. But on better days, when you feel better, you want to make the most of that feeling of well-being.”
A source close to the Royal Family said: “She has been doing what is best for herself and recovering quietly at home. She is facing everything as best as she can.” Princess Kate herself also affirmed in a health update on June 14: “I am learning to be patient.”
