Kate Middletonis stepping out at Wimbledon!
The Princess of Wales, 41, arrived Tuesday morning in a mint green Balmain blazer for the second day of the prestigious tennis tournament. The avid tennis player and patron of theAll England Lawn Tennis Clubsettled down to watch the games on the outer courts.
Her jacket matched the green hue of the Wimbledon umbrella she had to hold up briefly as she, like the other fans, sheltered from London’s spring showers.
Kate Middleton at Wimbledon.Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images
Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images
Katerecently playedon the iconic Wimbledon courts herself when she paired up with friend and tennis legend,Roger Federer.The duo played a few sets before meeting some of the ball boys and girls who help make Wimbledon run smoothly.
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In avideo releasedJune 24, the royal mom who plays the sport regularly (she andPrince Williamhave a tennis court on the grounds of their Norfolk home) said she was impressed with the 250-strong team of youngsters who train for months for the big event.
“To see the training and the dedication and the amount of time that is put into the training and making sure this goes well on the day for the champions who are playing at Wimbledon… Yeah it’s incredible to see it behind the scenes,” the princess said in the clip.
Kate Middleton uses an umbrella during a rain shower at Wimbledon.ZAC GOODWIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
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Kate Middleton at Wimbledon.ZAC GOODWIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Last year, a smart-lookingPrince Georgemade hisWimbledon debutto watch the men’s final with both his parents. Smiling and chatting throughout the game, he even got to hold the coveted trophy behind the scenes when he met championNovak Djokovicafter the game.
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Both Kate and William have been courtside regulars at Wimbledon since 2011 when they attended the tournament together for the first time.
In 2016, Kate took over the patronage of the prestigious tennis club from the lateQueen Elizabeth, an honor that includes not only handing out trophies but wearing an exclusive green and purple bow tie pin to signify her status.
source: people.com
