Kate Middleton returns to Wimbledon, receives emotional standing ovation
The Princess of Wales, 43, attended Wimbledon for the first time this year. She stepped out to watch American tennis player Amanda Anisimova and Poland's Iga Swiatek face off in the women's singles final on Saturday.
In a video posted to Wimbledon's X account, the Princess received a standing ovation as she walked down the stairs to her royal box at Centre Court. The crowd stood on their feet and erupted in loud clapping and cheering as Middleton sweetly smiled and waved to everyone.
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11 Kate Middleton receives a standing ovation at Wimbledon 2025.
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She was joined in the box by tennis stars Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova.
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'Centre Court rises to give a warm welcome to our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales,' the caption read.
Middleton sported a cream blazer top and matching skirt. She wore her long, brown hair down in soft waves.
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11 Kate Middleton chats with tennis legend Billie Jean King.
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The Princess is a longtime fan of the distinguished tennis tournament.
She has attended the matches every year since tying the knot with Prince William, 43, in 2011. In 2016, the late Queen Elizabeth appointed Middleton as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
The royal has only missed two Wimbledon tournaments. The first being in 2013, when she was pregnant with Prince George, 11, and the second happened when the games were canceled due to the pandemic in 2020.
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Last year, while attending Wimbledon with her daughter Princess Charlotte, 9, and sister Pippa Middleton, 41, Princess Catherine received a standing ovation.
At the time, lip reader Jeremy Freeman analyzed the moment Middleton sat down while Centre Court erupted into applause.
Freeman told The Sun that she said 'hi' to fellow spectators, before turning to the lady next to her and calling the audience's reaction 'so sweet.'
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The crowd was so pleased to see the Princess since she was undergoing cancer treatment at the time.
In March 2024, the philanthropist revealed she was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Middleton kept largely out of the spotlight in the months that followed. In September, the mom of three thanked those who supported her and shared a positive update on her health.
'As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it is to have finally completed my chemotherapy treatment,' she expressed at the time. 'The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family. Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.'
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In January, Middleton revealed on Instagram, 'It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.'
'As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know, it takes time to adjust to a new normal,' she added. 'I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead. There is much to look forward to. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.'
Earlier this month, Middleton, who is also mom to Prince Louis, 6, got candid about post-cancer life.
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While visiting Colchester Hospital in Essex, England, on July 2, she detailed getting back into her daily routine.
'You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment,' Middleton shared. 'Treatment's done, then it's like, 'I can crack on, get back to normal,' but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult.'
'You're not necessarily under the clinical team any longer, but you're not able to function normally at home as you perhaps once used to,' Middleton added.
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'And actually, someone to help talk you through that, show you and guide you through that sort of phase that comes after treatment, I think is really valuable.'
Middleton also encouraged those in similar positions to find their 'new normal.'
She noted it 'takes time…and it's a roller coaster, it's not smooth, like you expect it to be. But the reality is you go through hard times.'
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In recent months, Middleton has been out and about for a slew of royal engagements.
11 Catherine Princess of Wales visits the RHS's Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital in Essex.
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She stunned in sky blue while at Trooping the Colour in London last month. Middleton, Prince William and their three kids attended the celebration to honor King Charles, 76, for the third year in a row.
On Tuesday, the Prince and Princess of Wales attended the French state dinner together, with Middleton dazzling in a red Givenchy by Sarah Burton silk gown and a diamond tiara.
However, Middleton was absent from Prince William's charity polo match on Friday. The Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2025 took place at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor and raised money for various charities and causes.
11 Kate Middleton and Prince William at the State Banquet at Windsor Castle.
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This year's match marked William's 14th time playing for the cup.
Middleton last attended the polo match in July 2023, where she supported her husband from the sidelines.
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