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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Kate Middleton dazzles Wimbledon fans with surprise appearance at ladies final match
The Princess of Wales surprised fans with an appearance at the ladies single final at Wimbledon today which came as her first public outing after pulling out of Ascot last month Kate Middleton dazzled at Wimbledon today, making an unexpected appearance at the ladies' singles final. The Princess of Wales has been gradually resuming her public duties following recent cancer treatment. The 43-year-old royal was all smiles as she arrived at the finals to watch American tennis sensation Amanda Anisimova and Poland's Iga Swiatek go head-to-head on the court. This marks Kate's first public outing since she had to withdraw from last month's Ascot event. She was absent from the renowned social and sporting event in Berkshire, which she was due to attend with her husband Prince William and the King and Queen, and was reportedly disappointed to miss the occasion. Wimbledon is currently in its 13th day, hosted by the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club. Since marrying into the Royal Family in 2011, Kate has been a regular fixture at Wimbledon, seldom missing the event, the Mirror reports. Upon her arrival at the iconic venue on Saturday, the Princess engaged in conversation with women's wheelchair tennis champion Wang Ziying, just moments after her straight-sets victory in the final. Kate also spent considerable time chatting with eight year old Lydia Lowe, who represents the Dan Maskell Trust and had the privilege of performing the coin toss for the wheelchair final on Court No. 1. She further conversed with Sophie Kneen, 12, who will conduct the coin toss for this afternoon's women's final, as well as ball boys and girls, and honorary stewards. Kate, who has been gradually resuming her public engagements following a battle with cancer, was heartened today by the encouragement of an eight-year-old girl, also touched by her own health struggles. Courageous Lydia Lowe, who endured a brain injury in January 2024 which left her visually impaired and learning to walk, talk, and eat anew, offered reassurance to Kate with the words: "Don't be nervous, take deep breaths". The advice came as Kate sought some wisdom from the schoolgirl on this momentous day, not long after her last-minute withdrawal from Royal Ascot. Upon receiving the sagely tip, the princess responded: "Take deep breaths. I'll remember that. Thank you." Lydia, hailing from Doncaster in South Yorkshire, had earlier performed the distinguished task of the coin toss at the Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Final. She is an ambassador for the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, a charity dedicated to supporting disabled tennis players by offering necessary equipment and funding. During her visit, Kate was welcomed by All England Club chairman Deborah Jevans, who introduced her to those gathered, including Lydia. Present too was Sophie Kneen, 12, chosen to carry out the coin toss preceding the Ladies' Singles Final later in the day. Her blouse boasted a dainty high collar, short sleeves, a matching cream belt that accentuated her waist, and delicate buttons covered in the same fabric - all contributing to an understated yet stylish look. She complimented this with a matching cream midi skirt, featuring elegant pleats that fell into a gentle A-line shape, along with coordinating pumps and a top-handle bag. Today, the Royal box will host a star-studded line-up alongside Kate, including Adam Peaty, Holly Ramsay, Stanley Tucci, Greta Gerwig, Mo Farah, and Sam Mendes. Other celebrities spotted around the grounds include Maya Jama, Ant McPartlin, David Walliams, Pixie Lott, Katherine Jenkins, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Ian Wright, Mary Earps, Joel Dommett, and Cara Delevingne. Little Mix's Leigh-Anne certainly looked ready for the occasion, posing with a tennis racquet and donning a maxi dress with matching heels. TV presenter Maya Jama took a breather from Love Island to enjoy some court-side drama. Meanwhile, Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah, knighted in 2017 for his contributions to athletics, was seen in the company of Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and exchanging pleasantries with journalist Clive Myrie. In 2023, Kate graced Wimbledon on three separate days, each time sporting a different green ensemble. On her third and final day, she presented Carlos Alcaraz with the Wimbledon trophy. In 2022, Kate handed over the Wimbledon trophy to Novak Djokovic on centre court, looking elegant in a blue and white polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. She made two additional appearances at the games that year. In 2021, after a year's hiatus due to the pandemic, Kate returned to Wimbledon. She was seen wearing a face mask and pairing a polka dot skirt with a navy blazer for the occasion. The Duchess of Cambridge made her Wimbledon debut mere months after tying the knot with Prince William in 2011, turning heads in a stunning white Temperley London dress that showcased her sun-kissed glow. Although Kate has been a regular fixture at the prestigious tennis tournament, sources suggest that this might be her sole appearance at this year's event as she gradually eases back into her public engagements. This comes after Kate's cancer diagnosis in March 2024, and her subsequent announcement in January 2025 that she is in remission. Her primary focus has been on her recovery, and she has spoken candidly about the difficulties of adapting to a "new normal" following her treatment.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Sweet moment Kate Middleton gets advice from brave little girl, 8, at Wimbledon
Ahead of handing out the Wimbledon trophies at the ladies' singles final, Princess Kate received some sage - and seriously adorable - words of wisdom from an eight-year-old girl When Princess Kate arrived at the Wimbledon ladies' singles final, she was a vision in an all-cream ensemble. The future Queen beamed and blushed when she received a standing ovation as she took her seat in the royal box - but before she came into centre court she shared a seriously sweet moment with eight-year-old Lydia Lowe. Lydia had the honour of doing the coin toss for the Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Final - and the brave little girl shared some words of wisdom with Kate about how to overcome nerves before being the centre of attention. The girl, from Doncaster, Yorkshire, suffered a brain injury in 2024 - which left the little girl having to relearn how to walk, talk and eat from scratch. She was representing the Dan Maskell Tennis Trust, a charity that supports people with disabilities to play tennis by providing them with specialist equipment and grants. In an adorable moment, Kate was heard asking, "Have you got any advice for me because I've got to go out and do the prize-giving?". The schoolgirl, who plays visually impaired tennis, wisely replied: "Don't be nervous, take deep breaths." After Lydia gave Kate her words of wisdom, the future Queen replied: "Take deep breaths. I'll remember that. Thank you." Lydia got back on court after her brain injury on the advice of her doctors, her mum Leanne revealed to Doncaster Free Press. "As part of her rehabilitation, the doctors said to try and get Lydia back into doing things that she was doing before. "She got taken onto a tennis court and she picked up her racket and all she wanted to do was use her left hand and that's how she's got her left hand back, through tennis.' The inspiring little girl also raised a whopping £20,000 last year with the 'The Six LOVE challenge for Lydia Lowe'. Kate also met with Sophie Kneen, 12, who performed the coin toss before this afternoon's ladies' singles final and chatted with Wimbledon's longest-serving steward, Bob Flint, who has worked at the Championships every year for the last 45 years. And she met ladies' wheelchair singles champion Wang Ziying and her coach, Ralph Yin. Kate has been Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, when she took over the role from the Duke of Kent - and she was seen at the grand slam's final wearing her sweet purple and green bow brooch that was given to her personally by the late Queen Elizabeth. Kate attended the ladies' final solo - after bringing her daughter Princess Charlotte and sister Pippa Matthews to the gentlemen's final last year - and it marked her first appearance at an event by herself since she missed Royal Ascot last month.
