Touching act towards Princess of Wales as she enters Royal Box at Wimbledon
Princess Kate arrived at the prestigious royal box on Saturday, attending the women's singles final.
As she made a breezy entrance, Wimbledon spectators stood as they applauded and cheered. Kate gave a dignified wave as she smiled and politely made her way to her seat.
The popular royal, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, presented the trophy on Centre Court for Iga Swiatek's 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova.
The royal looked stylish as ever in a tailored safari-style belted top, which she paired with a longline pleated skirt, and a bow-shaped brooch in the Wimbledon colours of purple and green. Catherine, Princess of Wales, was given a standing ovation as she entered the Royal Box at Wimbledon on Saturday. Credit: Seven
The princess spoke with Jefferson Iweh, a ticket sales operator; Bob Flint, an honorary steward; and Wimbledon foundation host Shaniah Williams.
Last year, the princess presented the Wimbledon men's final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, in her second public engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis.
Kate announced she was in remission from cancer following her chemotherapy treatment in January this year.
Swiatek praised the princess after the trophy presentation.
'On court (the princess) just congratulated me and told me some nice stuff about the performance,' Swiatek said. Wimbledon spectators in applause for the arrival of the Princess of Wales. Credit: Seven
'Later on, I don't remember really because I was too overwhelmed. I didn't want to do any faux pas. I wanted to behave well.
'Overall, the process of getting the trophy from her royal highness was something surreal. Since I'm a kid, honestly, I'm a big fan of the royal family. It was amazing. I really appreciated that [and] I'm really grateful that it was her royal highness giving the trophy.'
Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, former footballer Ian Wright and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins were among the notable names to attend a hot day at Wimbledon on Saturday.
The Royal Box at Wimbledon was attended by Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, on Monday. The pair were joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester, who were also in attendance.
The Princess Royal's son Peter Phillips attended the championships on Wednesday, with Hugh Grant and former prime minister Sir John Major also in the Royal Box.
The men's final will be held on Sunday.
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