Catherine, Princess of Wales (or, as her friends call her, Kate Middleton) just pulled off a serve that even Roger Federer would envy! The 42-year-old royal superstar made a surprise public appearance at Wimbledon 2024 on Sunday (July 14) in the ever-dramatic and drizzle-drenched London, England.
Kate, who’s basically the queen of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (thanks, Queen Elizabeth!), was there to hand over the shiny, golden trophy to the Spanish tennis sensation, Carlos Alcaraz. This 21-year-old tennis titan managed to dethrone the almighty Novak Djokovic in the men’s finals, and honestly, the crowd was more electrified than a squirrel on a power line.
Despite being in the middle of a very tough year—thanks to an uninvited guest named Cancer—Kate still managed to make this her second public appearance of 2024. Her first was, of course, the grand spectacle that is Trooping the Colour, where she undoubtedly trooped with all the color and grace one can muster.
Kate wasn’t alone in her royal box; she brought along her mini-me daughter and her ever-chic sister. Together, they cheered, clapped, and possibly even attempted the wave, all while looking effortlessly fabulous.
So, let’s raise a glass (or a tennis racket) to Kate Middleton: a princess who knows how to battle the big C, rock a royal appearance, and crown a tennis champ—all in one glorious, sunshine-filled Wimbledon afternoon.
