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On July 14, the Princess of Wales was able to continue her yearly tradition of presenting the Wimbledon champion their trophy as the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Though she did not attend the final women's match on July 13, she arrived in the Royal Box in time to watch Carlos Alcaraz defeat Novak Djokovic in the men's singles championship match the very next day.
Kate Middleton presents the Wimbledon Tennis Championship trophy to the winner of the men's final on July 14, 2024 in London, England.
This event marks Kate Middleton's second engagement since revealing her cancer diagnosis in March. Just last month, Middleton announced plans to attend Trooping the Colour, as well as “a few public engagements," as she continues treatment over the summer. It was unclear, however, if she would feel well enough to attend the prestigious tennis championship.
Dressed in a royal purple Cecilia dress by the London-based fashion label Safiyaa, Middleton arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club with her nine-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte, as well as her sister, Pippa Middleton. The Princess of Wales was immediately greeted with a resounding standing ovation, which she appeared to savor before sitting down.
The touching moment was also captured by Karwai Tang, who discussed the “special” break in tradition with People. “When [Kate Middleton] usually comes in, she walks down the steps and into her seat. She doesn’t normally stand and wave," Tang said. “But she stood for a while and took it all in. For her to acknowledge it and take in the applause was special.”
Fans were particularly taken by Princess Charlotte, who many say looked “so proud” of her mom.
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton attend the men's final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
Back in June, Kate Middleton began her personal message to fans by expressing gratitude for their well-wishes. “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months,” she wrote at the time. “It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.”
While she said she is “not out of the woods yet,” she says she wants to spend her personal time “on the things that give me energy and positivity” when she's feeling well enough. “I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal,” she wrote. “Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
The original article can be found on Glamour US.
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