The Princess of Wales was given a standing ovation on Wimbledon's Centre Court. Photo: Karwai Tang
The Princess of Wales has been given a standing ovation on Centre Court where she watched the Wimbledon men's singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic with her daughter Princess Charlotte.
It was Catherine's second public appearance following her cancer diagnosis and abdominal surgery earlier this year, and she was met with a standing ovation by spectators.
As patron of the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Catherine presented the singles trophy to Alcaraz.
A handshake for the champion from HRH Princess Charlotte #Wimbledon | @carlosalcaraz pic.twitter.com/5LkhkuVMZE
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 14, 2024
Sunday's head-to-head saw Alcaraz retain his title against seven-times Wimbledon winner Djokovic.
Before taking their seats, Catherine and Charlotte met some of Britain's tennis players, including Emma Raducanu.
The Princess of Wales at the Wimbledon men's final with her daughter Charlotte. Photo: WPA Pool
Ahead of the trophy presentation on Centre Court, Catherine also spoke to some of the ball boys and girls.
Congratulations @carlosalcaraz on your remarkable victory.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 14, 2024
Thank you to everyone who works so hard to make @Wimbledon the spectacle that it is pic.twitter.com/Ko99725iYR
The Princess commiserated and shook the hand of runner-up Djokovic, before presenting the trophy to Alcaraz, who won 6-2 6-2 7-6 (7-4).
In June, the princess made her return to public duties with an appearance at Trooping the Colour, waving and smiling from the Buckingham Palace balcony with her children.
At the time, Catherine addressed her cancer diagnosis in a statement saying that while she is making "good progress", she was "not out of the woods yet".
That was the most significant update on her health since revealing in March that she had cancer.
At the time, the princess said she had "good days and bad days", and that her treatment would be ongoing for a few more months.
While Catherine settled in to watch the tennis final, the Prince of Wales was in Berlin, gearing up to support England in the Euro 2024 final against Spain.
May the best team win https://t.co/wCptC7r6RT
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 14, 2024
His side was eventually defeated by the Spaniards 2-1, with the Prince of Wales posting on X: "This time it just wasn't meant to be. We're all still so proud of you. Onwards @England."
- This story was first published by theBBC.
