Princess Kate unexpectedly emerged from the Royal Box—not to wave, but to sing

Each year, millions of sports enthusiasts tune in to watch the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament in the world.

For Kate, the Princess of Wales, the Wimbledon Championships is more than just a game; it’s a ‘quintessential part of the English summer’.

Those lucky enough to get tickets to watch in person get through around 140,000 punnets of strawberries and 10,000 litres of cream.

As Kate is expected to return to the royal spotlight on July 8 for the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, royal observers are eager to catch a glimpse of the princess at this year’s championships.

Kate, who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, was tasked with handing out the winners and runner-up trophies at Wimbledon in 2023.

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals. It was a tough time for the athlete as she also lost at the US Open Final that year.

As Kate presented her with her runners-up prize, the two stopped to talk.

Kate, known for her kind gestures, offered words of encouragement and embraced the visibly distressed athlete in a break from royal protocol.