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Princess Kate presents Wimbledon trophy to Alcaraz as tennis prodigy makes touching gesture to royal
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Princess Kate presented the men’s singles trophy to Carlos Alcaraz after his dominant victory over Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in straight sets 6-2 6-2 7-6 in a stunning display on Centre Court.
Princess Kate awarded Alcaraz the trophy for the second year in a row after he made it to back-to-back Wimbledon titles.
As the Spaniard approached the royal he paused and bowed his head in a touching moment of respect.
Princess Kate presented the men’s singles trophy to Carlos Alcaraz after his dominant victory over Novak Djokovic.
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The Princess of Wales also exchanged some kind words with runner-up Djokovic who suffered defeat in the final at the hands of Alcaraz for the second year running.
Kate has been the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club since 2016 and normally presents the trophies to the men’s and women’s singles winners at the tennis tournament.
Princess Kate received a standing ovation from a packed Wimbledon crowd upon her arrival in the Royal Box and again when she was introduced before presenting the trophies.
During the engagement, the royal issued a statement on social media outlining her joy at being back.
Princess Kate awarded Alcaraz the trophy for the second year in a row after he made it to back-to-back Wimbledon titles.
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Princess Kate received a standing ovation from a packed Wimbledon crowd upon her arrival in the Royal Box and again when she was introduced before presenting the trophies.
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Kate wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Great to be back at @Wimbledon!
“There’s nothing quite like The Championships.”
Kate was joined in the Royal Box by her daughter Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Matthews.
Princess Charlotte, 9, sat in between Pippa and Kate as they watched action unfold from the Royal Box.
Princess Charlotte, 9, sat in between Pippa and Kate as they watched action unfold from the Royal Box.
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The Princess of Wales had not been seen in public for a month after making her long-awaited return at Trooping the Colour on June 15.
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The Princess of Wales had not been seen in public for a month after making her long-awaited return at Trooping the Colour on June 15.
The princess was diagnosed with cancer this year and has stepped back from all royal duties as she focuses on her health.
On Saturday, Kensington Palace confirmed that the royal would attend the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic.
Kate missed Saturday’s women’s singles final between Barbora Krejčíková and Jasmine Paolini.