Princess Kate will be able to attend the Wimbledon final this Sunday despite her recent step back from public duties, Kensington palace has confirmed.
Officials from the Wimbledon tennis tournament had previously said they were 'hopeful' Kate would be able to return to present trophies after Sunday's final. The princess, who carried out the duty in 2023, is known to be a tennis lover and even amateur player.
‘We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,’ said All England Club chair Debbie Jevans.
The palace confirmed Kate was stepping back from her royal duties in March, after the princess released a surprise video on social media to share her cancer diagnosis.
She is now undergoing preventative treatment.Meanwhile, Prince William will fly to Berlin for the Euro 2024 final as England face off against Spain, the palace has confirmed.
He will be joined by Britain’s new prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, as the men's team attempts to rectify their final stage knockout against Italy in 2020.
Key Points
- Kate Middleton will attend Wimbledon 2024 final, palace confirms
- Princess Anne speaks out after horse injury sparked health fears
- Princess Charlotte ‘taking care’ of Kate Middleton
- Princess Anne to return to duty next week
Kate Middleton will attend Wimbledon 2024 final, palace confirms
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Albert Toth
Kensington Palace has confirmed that Princess Kate will attend the Wimbledon 2024 final, and carry out her royal duties.
The princess attended the Wimbledon 2023 final to give out trophies at the final, with officials saying they hoped she would be able to do so again this year.
Kate is currently undergoing preventative cancer treatment, after she released a social media video sharing her diagnosis in March.
Sunday’s final will mark a rare public appearance for the royal since her statement, and potentially a return to more duties in the future.
In pictures: Camilla attends Wimbledon
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Albert Toth
Queen Camilla made a surprise appearance at the Wimbledon’s centre court on Wednesday, sitting in the Royal Box with many famous celebs.
Who else will be in the Royal Box at the Wimbledon final?
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Albert Toth
Kate Middleton will sit in the Royal Box to watch the Wimbledon men’s single final before presenting awards to the winner and runner-up. But who will be there with her?
Each year, the exclusive section of the crowd attracts celebrities and VIPs, with this year likely being no different.
So far, the 2024 tournament has already seen appearances from A-listers like Hugh Grant, David Attenborough, David Beckham and Zendaya.
Fans will have to wait and see who turns up on the day, but with last year’s final attracting the likes of Brad Pitt, Idris Elba, James Norton and Stormzy, they can plenty of famous faces
No rest for Princess Anne after speedy recovery
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Albert Toth
Despite her recent head injury, Princess Anne has a jam-packed calendar over the coming days. Her schedule will see her head to Scotland on Monday for two days, before heading to Wiltshire.
The Princess Royal will then visit London, Norfolk and Worcester – all before the weekend!
Fears were raised over Anne’s health after she sustained an injury thought to be received from a horse during her equestrian activities in June.
It seems the 73-year-old is in good spirits, however, reportedly saying she doesn’t even remember the incident. She made her first reappearance this week at an anniversary event for the Riding for the Disabled Association.
Will the Princess of Wales children attend Wimbledon alongside their mother?
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Albert Toth
With the confirmation of Kate’s attendance at the Wimbledon 2024 final, many fans are wondering whether her children – George, Charlotte and Louis – will be by her side.
Last year, the Prince and Princess of Wales were accompanied by their eldest children Princes George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 9. Young Prince Louis, 5 at the time, was the only one absent.
However, it’s not yet clear which of her children will accompany Kate to Wimbledon on Sunday, as husband William will be attending the Euro 2024 final on the same day.
All three of the children are known to enjoy watching football with their parents. It will be up to them whether they remain in the UK to see the tennis, or head to Berlin to watch the Lions (hopefully) bring it home.
Either way, Kate will be in familar company as both her sister, Pippa, and their parents have been spotted in attendance at the tournament. It’s likely they will watch the final in the Royal Box alongside her.
Prince William charity polo match raises over £1 million
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Albert Toth
Alongside watching sporting events, William likes to get active himself sometimes as he showed in a recent charity polo match.
The Prince of Wales was pictured on Friday on horseback, participating in the Guards Polo Club charity event for the 13th time.
He has been an avid player of the sport since childhood. Last year, his wife Princess Kate presented him with a trophy at the event, but was unable to do so this year amid her ongoing cancer treatment.
She will, however, be in attendance at the Wimbleon 2024 final to present trophies, while William attends England’s Euro 2024 final match.
“Each year the polo match raises a million pounds for deserving charities and that is the driver of why the Prince of Wales takes part,” said a Kensington Palace spokesperson.
“To date, the Prince playing polo has raised an incredible £13 million for charities that the Prince and Princess support.”
Football fan William reveals how England’s Lions inspired charity project
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Albert Toth
The Prince of Wales has revealed how Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 team has inspired his project to end homelessness.
William marked the first year of his Homewards initiative by returning to the London Borough of Lambeth where he launched the programme, and revealed he shouted himself hoarse during the Three Lions’ thrilling semi-final victory over the Netherlands, in Germany.
The future King apologised for his slight loss of voice as he met representatives working to eradicate homelessness across the UK.
In a speech he reiterated his belief that homelessness “can be ended” and said the ideas and approaches being developed in the six target areas “will have the power to inspire change across the UK and beyond”.
When can fans expect to see Princess Kate tomorrow?
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Albert Toth
With confirmation that Kate will be attending the final day of the Wimbledon tennis tournament tomorrow, royal fans will likely be wondering when she will make her appearance.
Last year, the Princess of Wales presented the champion’s trophy to men’s singles winner Carlos Alcaraz. She also presented the runner-up award to veteran Novak Djokovic.
Now, the two giants will play each other once again, with Djokovic looking to reclaim his spot as Alcaraz mounts his defence. The game will take place at 2pm and could last up to five hours, if it goes a similar way to last time.
Fans can expect to see Kate from the beginning of the match, as it has been confirmed she will be attending. She will also once again be handing out the trophy.
It is also possible she will be present in the Royal Box at earlier points in the day, alongside celebrities and VIPs.
William cheers on England team ahead of Sunday’s Euro final
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Albert Toth
The Prince of Wales has urged England men’s football team to “go out there and show the world what you’re made of” ahead of the Euro 2024 final.
Writing on Twitter/X, William – who is president of the Football Association (FA) – has encouraged the Lions to secure victory in the decisive match against Spain.
The palace has confirmed he will be in attendance at the match, alongside the UK’s new prime minister, Keir Starmer.
We are so proud of you all @england, just one last push to finish the job! Go out there and show the world what you’re made of. We believe. W. https://t.co/6m96U6Av2i
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 13, 2024
Prince and Princess of Wales to spend a sporting Sunday apart as Euros and Wimbledon wrap up
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Albert Toth
As the palace confirms that Kate will be attending the Wimbledon final on Sunday, it means she will be spending the day apart from husband William – who will be over 500 miles away.
The Prince of Wales is confirmed to be attending the Euro 2024 final in Berlin, rallying behind the England squad as they take on Spain.
William was also in attendance at England’s 2020 Euro final, bringing his eldest son Prince George. The Lions were beaten on penalties after the scoreline ended 1-1 at full-time – a fate they will be hoping to avoid tomorrow.
King Charles has also sent his “best wishes” to the England squad ahead of the decisive match, adding a friendly quip about their play style at the tournament:
“If I may encourage you to secure victory before the need for any last minute wonder-goals or another penalties drama, I am sure the stresses on the nation’s collective heart rate and blood pressure would be greatly alleviated!”
Prince and Princess of Wales congratulate Anne on return to royal duties
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Albert Toth
Amid the positive news of Kate’s appearance at tomorrow’s Wimbledon final, the Prince and Princess of Wales have also congratulated Princess Anne on her own return to royal duties.
Sharing a message on X/Twitter, the royal couple said: “Super trooper! So great to see you back so soon! W & C x”
Princess Anne was attending an event to mark the Riding for the Disabled Association’s 55th anniversary. It marks her first public appearance since she sustained a head injury thought to be received by a horse last month.
Speaking to an organiser of the event, the princess royal reportedly said she “can’t remember a single thing” about the incident.
Princess Anne speaks out after horse injury sparked health fears
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Albert Toth
Princess Anne has stepped out in public for the first time since she received a head injury thought to be received by a horse last month.
Addressing the incident, the Princess Royal reportedly said she “can’t remember a single thing” about it, and seemed to be in good spirits.
Anne, known to be an avid equestrian enthusisast, was attending a celebration of the Riding for the Disabled Association’s (RDA) 55th anniversary.
“It’s a huge honour for the princess to come to the RDA as her only event since the accident,” said Helena Vega Lozano, chair of RDA UK.
“As soon as she got out of the car she said: ‘I can’t remember a single thing about it.’”
Pippa Middleton makes first public appearance since sister’s diagnosis
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Albert Toth
Pippa Middleton, has made her first public appearance since her sister Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis in March.
The royal’s younger sister, 40, stepped out in a fashionable floral jumpsuit with husband James Matthews. The mother-of-three smiled for paparazzi as she mingled with the crowd ahead of Sunday’s final.
Meanwhile, Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton attended Day 10 of the tournament, sitting in the royal box as they watched the action.
King to host Blenheim Palace reception for European leaders
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Tom Watling
The King is to host a reception at Blenheim Palace for European leaders next week.
More than 45 leaders from across Europe will gather at the historic location in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, for the European Political Community (EPC) meeting on Thursday.
The countries will engage in discussions which affect the continent and take part in meetings and round-table discussions.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will be in attendance and greet the King on arrival at the palace.
The reception will be held in the Long Library, which has walls lined by more than 10,000 books and is home to the Willis Organ.
The UK-hosted EPC will have a focus on Ukraine, energy security and migration.
Blenheim Palace, the site of the reception, is a Unesco world heritage site and the birthplace of former prime minister Winston Churchill.
Meghan Markle ‘very pleased’ with response to lifestyle brand
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Emma Guinness
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly “very pleased” with the initial response to her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
While its products have yet to officially go on sale, the brand does have a website and social media presence.
Products including jams and dog biscuits have also been teased by Meghan’s celebrity friends and influencers on social media.
A source close to the royal told Us Weekly: “The rollout for American Riviera Orchard is already off to a strong start. The website has over 100,000 who have signed up to hear about the first products launched.
“Meghan is very pleased with the early interest it has gained.”
Wimbledon officials remain hopeful of Kate Middleton appearance
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Emma Guinness
As the Wimbledon finals play out this weekend, officials remain hopeful that the Princess of Wales could present the trophies at the tournament.
Kate, 42, made a tentative return to public life last month and said she hoped to attend a few engagements over the summer, depending on her health.
“We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,” All England Club Chair Debbie Jevans told Telegraph Sport.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.”
Royal couple ‘mean the world to each other’
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Emma Guinness
A “glamorous” couple have been praised by one expert as an example of a healthy, thriving royal relationship.
Zara and Mike Tindall have been described as having an exemplary relationship and commitment to their roles by former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.
She said it’s clear that they “mean the world to each other.”
“They are just brilliant, aren’t they? The modern, fun and extremely glamorous side of the Royal Family,” she told OK! magazine.
“Everyone loves how down to earth they are, how shrewdly they have navigated the tightrope of being royal and making a commercial living. Mike has somehow managed to take part in reality TV and have his rugby podcast without letting too much out of the bag… just enough to keep us tantalised.”
Princess Anne’s ‘gradual’ return announced
Saturday 13 July 2024 00:00
Emma Guinness
Princess Anne’s gradual return to duty has been announced after she was forced to take a temporary step back after being kicked by a horse.
She sustained a concussion and minor injuries as a result of the incident on her estate and was forced to spend five nights in a Bristol hospital.
The Royal Family wrote on Twitter/X: “The Princess Royal began a gradual return to duties today with a visit to @RDAnational’s Championships at Hartpury University and Hartpury College.”
Well-wishers were quick to flood the post with supportive messages.
“So happy to see the heartbeat of the British Royal family back, she’s awesome,” wrote one well-wisher.
A second added: “Thankful the Princess Royal has recovered.”
Prince Harry award acceptance dubbed ‘bad publicity’
Friday 12 July 2024 22:00
Emma Guinness
The former head of the Royal Navy has slammed Prince Harry’s decision to accept the Pat Tillman Award for veterans amid intense backlash.
Admiral Lord Alan West described the acceptance as “rather bad publicity” following criticism of ESPN’s decision to give the Duke of Sussex the award.
Critics included the late Mr Tillman’s mother, Mary, who said she could not understand why such a “controversial and divisive” individual had been chosen.
“It doesn’t travel well with people in the military. And when the mother of the man who died doesn’t want him to get this award, he should think about that,” West said.
“My advice to him is to sit back and not accept any awards at the moment. They are going his way because he has such a high profile and people want to take advantage of that.”
First King Charles Royal Mail postbox celebrated
Friday 12 July 2024 20:00
Emma Guinness
The first Royal Mail postbox bearing the cypher of King Charles III has been celebrated.
Emma Gilthorpe, Royal Mail’s chief executive, said: “More than 115,000 postboxes across the UK have recorded the succession of monarchs since the first box bore the cypher of Queen Victoria.
“We thank His Majesty for granting us the use of his personal cypher as we begin the next chapter in the story of the iconic Great British postbox in Great Cambourne.”
Located on the High Street in Great Cambourne, south Cambridgeshire, the postbox was first used today by local schoolchildren.
Meghan Markle ‘wants to make peace with Kate'
Friday 12 July 2024 18:00
Emma Guinness
A royal insider has claimed that Meghan Markle wants to “make peace” with the Princess of Wales.
The pair’s relationship appears to have deteriorated since Meghan and Prince Harry stepped down as working royals in 2020.
“[Meghan] wants to make peace with Kate,” a source close to the situation told In Touch magazine.
“She doesn’t want any bad blood between them. Meghan’s friends say she regrets how things went down and she never meant any harm to Kate.
“Meghan’s been going out of her way to show concern for Kate in this difficult time.”
King Charles hosts event to discuss issues faced by young people
Friday 12 July 2024 16:16
Emma Guinness
King Charles has hosted an event with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and actor Idris Elba to gain an insight into the issues young people in the UK face today.
The trio listened to young people explain the difficulties they have faced in life at St James’s Palace, where a commitment was made alongside The Prince’s Trust to find suitable solutions.
The Monarch said: “It seems to me that the great ambition now should be to join up all the dots and bring everybody involved in to find the right solution.
“I am very grateful for you all coming today and helping with all of this, particularly for those who have been through the process and experienced so much in their lives.”
Elba, 51, was personally helped by the Prince’s Trust, who gave him a grant of £1,500 to attend the National Youth Music Theatre and described himself as “a product of intervention.”
The Prime Minister, meanwhile, said the new Labour government is “utterly determined” to tackle the issues raised.
Kate Middleton to miss key event
Friday 12 July 2024 15:19
Emma Guinness
The Princess of Wales will miss a key event this afternoon as she continues her treatment for an undisclosed type of cancer.
Prince William is set to play in a charity polo match this afternoon in Windsor Great Park, Kensington Palace confirmed, before adding that he will not be joined by his wife.
News of Kate’s absence from the Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Charity Polo Cup 2024 comes amid hopes that she could still appear at Wimbledon this weekend to present the trophies.
Princess Anne appears delighted to be back at work
Friday 12 July 2024 15:14
Emma Guinness
Princess Anne made a surprise return to duty this afternoon and appeared to be delighted to be at work again.
The Princess Royal, 73, is attending the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships in Gloucestershire.
Chief executive Michael Bishop said they were honoured to welcome the princess.
Mr Bishop said: “We are honoured to welcome the Princess Royal to our flagship event the RDA National Championships, at which we are celebrating our 55th anniversary and delighted that she has chosen to join us as she returns to royal duties.
“As our president, the princess holds a very special place in the hearts of the entire RDA community and has helped us celebrate many significant milestones and provided invaluable support for over five decades.”
The princess was forced to take a step back from her duties almost three weeks ago after being kicked by a horse.
Harry and Meghan praised as royalty at EPSY awards
Friday 12 July 2024 15:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were yesterday praised as royalty despite no longer working for the institution.
The couple stepped out in public last night for the EPSY Awards in Los Angeles and host and friend Serena Williams did not hold back with her praise of the duo.
“It’s, well, actually only pretty often that I get to be in a room with actual royalty, and tonight is no exception,” the tennis star said in her opening speech. “Prince Harry and Meghan are here. Let’s give it up for them.”
Princess Anne makes surprise return to duty
Friday 12 July 2024 14:30
Emma Guinness
Princess Anne has made a surprise return to duty this afternoon by attending the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) National Championships in Gloucestershire.
While it was initially reported that the Princess Royal, 73, would return to duty next week, she is famed as being one of the hardest-working members of the royal family.
She had to take a temporary step back from her work after she sustained a concussion and minor injuries after reportedly being kicked by a horse on her estate.
It is understood that today marks the start of a “gradual” return to work for the princess.
Prince Harry praises the unifying power of the Invictus Games
Friday 12 July 2024 13:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry praised the unifying power of the Invictus Games while accepting the Pat Tillman Award for veterans in Los Angeles.
The event, founded by the Duke of Sussex in 2014, celebrates the sporting achievements of wounded, sick and injured service people.
He said: “While so much progress has been made since those first games, the world outside seems to be in an even more precarious state.
“We live in an age marked by polarisation and division. Conflicts rage around the globe. Anger and resentment towards those who are different, seem to pervade societies everywhere.
“Our community challenges that. Our community proves that unity is not just possible, but formidable.
“The beauty of the Invictus Games lies in how it brings people together, no matter one’s nationality, background, or personal struggles.
“It is a collective, built from courage and mutual respect, where athletes discover time and time again, the common denominator of their humanity.
“Having survived the crucible of armed combat, and forged through the challenge to rebuild bodies and minds impacted by conflict, they form a family.
“They exemplify the very best in all of us.”
First King Charles postbox unveiled
Friday 12 July 2024 12:00
Emma Guinness
The first Royal Mail postbox featuring the cypher of King Charles has been unveiled today (12 July).
Located on the High Street in Great Cambourne, England, the first people to use the new postbox were local schoolchildren.
The postbox is the latest in a continuation of an almost 175-year tradition.
Prince Harry dedicates award to everyone involved in the Invictus Games
Friday 12 July 2024 11:00
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry said the Pat Tillman Award does not belong to him but to everyone involved in the Invictus Games.
His acceptance came amid widespread calls for ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give the Duke of Sussex, 39, the award for veterans, with many arguing that there were more deserving recipients.
Harry said in his acceptance speech: “I stand here not as Prince Harry, Pat Tillman Award recipient, but rather a voice on behalf of the Invictus Games Foundation and the thousands of veterans and service personnel from over 20 nations who have made the Invictus Games a reality.”
“This award belongs to them, not to me.”
Serena Williams jokes about Harry and Meghan controversy
Friday 12 July 2024 09:56
Emma Guinness
Serena Williams appeared to make light of the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after they stepped down as working royals.
The tennis star was presenting the EPSY Awards in Los Angeles, where Harry controversially accepted an award for veterans despite calls for him to decline.
She joked: “Please Harry and Meghan, try not to breathe too much tonight, because this is my night, and I don’t want to be overshadowed by the accusations that you guys are taking up too much oxygen.”
Princess Anne to return to duty next week
Friday 12 July 2024 08:41
Emma Guinness
Princess Anne will reportedly return to duty next week after she was hospitalised after being kicked by a horse.
The Princess Royal, 73, suffered a concussion and minor injuries as a result of the incident on her Gatcombe Park Estate in June.
As reported by the Daily Beast, it has been claimed that she will attend a scheduled conservation engagement in a remote part of Scotland next week.
Anne is widely considered to be one of the royal family’s hardest-working members and has attended over 200 engagements this year so far.
Prince Harry collects military award despite backlash
Friday 12 July 2024 08:37
Emma Guinness
Prince Harry has collected the Pat Tillman Award for veterans in Los Angeles amid intense backlash over his receipt.
Tens of thousands of people signed a petition urging ESPN to “rethink” its decision to give the award to the Duke of Sussex, 39.
Meanwhile, the late Tillman’s mother, Mary, said she could not understand the decision to give the honour to such a “controversial and divisive” individual.
Harry was honoured for his work with the Invictu
