Prince William and Princess Kate brought Prince George and Princess Charlotte to the Wimbledon men’s singles final on July 12, continuing a royal family tradition.
Family Tradition at Centre Court
The Wales family stepped out for day 14 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London for the men’s singles final July 12. Prince William and Kate Middleton were joined by their eldest children, 12-year-old Prince George and 11-year-old Princess Charlotte, for the high-profile sporting event. The outing marks another chapter in a longstanding tradition for the family, who first brought their eldest son to the prestigious tournament in July 2022. Prince Louis, age 8, did not attend this year’s match, just as he sat out last year’s tournament.
Wimbledon remains a fixture in the royal calendar. Princess Kate serves as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club and maintains a visible presence across the fortnight. Her Sunday appearance marked her third trip to the tournament during the championships, following her attendance at the Ladies’ Final where she presented the Venus Rosewater Dish to Czech tennis player Linda Nosková.
Coordinated Style and Parental Reassurance
Before taking their seats in the royal box, the family paused to greet guests and players. Video footage captured the parents checking in on their children, asking, “Are you OK?” before making their way into Centre Court.
The family showcased coordinated fashion for the outing. Princess Kate wore an olive green Emilia Wickstead dress featuring a one-shoulder sash detail, taupe heels, and a matching handbag. Princess Charlotte mirrored her mother’s look in a blue dress with ruffle sleeves and white flats. Prince William opted for a gray suit with a blue button-down shirt and a striped tie, while Prince George wore a traditional black ensemble with a matching suit and tie.
Meeting British Wildcard Arthur Fery
Earlier in the day, the family crossed paths with British tennis star Arthur Fery. The player celebrated his 24th birthday on Sunday, a milestone marked directly by the royal party. Princess Kate handed him a greeting card during their introduction, telling him, This is for you, happy birthday,
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Jannik Sinner Defends the Men’s Singles Title
On the court, Jannik Sinner of Italy triumphed over Alexander Zverev to win the Wimbledon men’s singles champion title for a second consecutive year. Following the match, Princess Kate presented the trophy to Sinner and praised his tournament run.
“You’ve had such a fantastic tournament so really, really well done.”
Princess Kate, via Hello Magazine
During their post-match exchange, Sinner checked in with young Prince George about his own athletic pursuits, asking if he was still playing tennis. Prince George confirmed that he was playing Yeah, very much so.
Princess Kate added that watching elite-level play served as motivation for her children, telling the champion, It’s really inspiring for the children to see tennis at that level.
