Kate Middleton left Wimbledon's Centre Court 'in tears' after 'courageous' act
Princess Kate Middleton was moved to tears upon her arrival at Wimbledon's Centre Court for the 2024 Men's Singles Final. The Princess had been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer diagnosis throughout the first half of the year prior to making this public appearance.
During this period, Kate had maintained a deliberately low profile, though Royal biographer Robert Jobson reveals in his book Catherine, the Princess of Wales: The Biography that she recognised how her public presence could offer solace to others.
Robert suggests this understanding may have influenced her decision to attend Wimbledon - not merely due to her passion for tennis, but because of the symbolic significance her attendance would carry.
"The world would also have intermittent glimpses of the steely inner strength of the Princess of Wales as the year continued," he noted.
"At the same time, she was equally aware of the reassurance and comfort that she could provide to those in a similar predicament," reports Wales Online.
"On the afternoon of 14 July, the 15,000 spectators packed inside Wimbledon's Centre Court rose as one to welcome the Princess to the Men's Singles Final of the tennis championships. Many in the crowd were in tears.
"It was not just the shy smile on the face of the tennis-loving Princess, thrilled to be at one of her favourite events, that set them off. It was also the fact that a beaming nine-year-old Princess Charlotte was at her side."
Kate has since finished her chemotherapy treatment and has begun making additional public outings.
However, specifics regarding her cancer diagnosis haven't been revealed.
The Duchess of Cambridge attended this year's Women's and Men's Singles Final of the competition, joined by Prince William and kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Before this, there had been speculation about her attendance at this year's Wimbledon fixtures, with suggestions she may skip the Women's Final should a player from Belarus or Russia look set to triumph.
Russia remains engaged in conflict with Ukraine, a British ally, whilst Belarus supports Russia - creating a delicate situation should a member of the Royal Family present silverware to a competitor from either nation.
Beyond the tennis tournament, attention has turned to Kate's nutrition, with the Princess reportedly incorporating a £1.48 superfood into her daily routine that could help combat inflammation.
The superfood being discussed is blueberries, a berry thought to provide numerous wellness advantages.
Discussing their effects, Dr Federica Amati explained: " Blueberries are touted as a superfood that we should be consuming every day. The evidence is really good - blueberries are a great fruit to add to your daily diet.
"But it's important to remember that we need a diversity of plants, so enjoy your blueberries, but make sure they're not the only fruit you're eating."
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