Kate Middleton makes rare public appearance, and you won’t believe how the crowd reacts…

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Kate Middleton made a rare public appearance while undergoing cancer treatment to attend one of her favorite summer activities, Wimbledon.

The 42-year-old Princess of Wales came to the men’s singles final on July 14 with two surprise guests: her daughter, Princess Charlotte, 9, and sister, Pippa Middleton, 40. Kate has made only two public appearances this year while she focuses on her health. Queen Elizabeth appointed Kate as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in 2016, and she also presented the trophies to the contestants after the match. Alcaraz defeated Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4).

The Royal Box, situated above Centre Court, greeted Kate with thunderous acclaim and a standing ovation. She smiled and waved, evidently affected, as she took her seat next to Charlotte and Pippa.

During the BBC coverage of the match, tennis outstanding John McEnroe stated it was amazing to see the Princess of Wales in the finals “after what she’s been through.”

Before seeing Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz take on seasoned veteran Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final, the mother-daughter combo visited with past female champions in the clubhouse, including Emma Raducanu, who gifted Kate with flowers. They also visited participants in the “Work at Wimbledon” program, which offers young people the chance to work at the championships.

Kate said on X (previously Twitter): “Great to be back at @Wimbledon!” There is nothing quite like the championships.” She also shared a few photos, one of which showed Charlotte receiving her own tennis racket.

Following the match, Kate praised Alcaraz for his “remarkable victory” and thanked the Wimbledon personnel for their efforts. A behind-the-scenes movie then revealed Kate and Charlotte’s experience at the finals.

Other noteworthy guests in the Royal Box were Tom Cruise, a royal family friend; actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who went to Eton with Prince William; tennis legend Andre Agassi; and London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Kensington Palace has confirmed Kate’s presence on July 13. Despite anticipation that she might attend the women’s singles final on that day, she did not appear.

Princess Kate came without her husband, Prince William, who was attending his own athletic event. The Prince of Wales, as president of the Football Association, flew to Germany on July 14 to witness England’s soccer team face Spain in the Euro 2024 championship match.

Although Princess Kate attends Wimbledon on many days each year, she has generally remained out of the spotlight as she undergoes cancer treatment. The excursion comes only weeks after she attended Trooping the Colour, the annual commemoration of King Charles’ birthday, which was her first public appearance with the royals since confirming her diagnosis.

Wimbledon officials had earlier stated that they hoped Kate would be able to come and continue the tradition of handing away awards this year. Club head Debbie Jevans told Telegraph Sport that they will give Princess Kate “as much flexibility as possible,” emphasizing that the royal’s “health and recovery are the top priorities.”

Princess Kate was on hand to present the trophies during both the men’s and women’s finals in 2023. And she was backed by her family for the sports event’s finale: Prince George and Princess Charlotte (in her Wimbledon debut!) watched from the Royal Box with father Prince William as Kate gave the trophy to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Serbia’s Novak Djokovic.

Kate attended Wimbledon on a regular basis before becoming a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The enthusiastic tennis player has attended the event every year since she married Prince William in 2011, with the exception of the 2013 tournaments, when she was “heavily pregnant” with Prince George and doctors urged her not to go. The COVID-19 epidemic also forced the cancellation of Wimbledon for 2020.

After having stomach surgery in January, Princess Kate announced in March that post-operative testing had discovered cancer and that she was undergoing chemotherapy. She prayed for “time, space, and privacy while I complete my treatment.”

In a personal letter dated June 14, the Princess of Wales stated that “there are good days and bad days,” but expressed a desire to attend “a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.”

Her presence at Trooping the Color in June was not a return to public life, according to palace advisers, and they have not set a date for when she will fully resume her royal duties. Her medical team will supervise and schedule any further outings when she feels capable.

Since Trooping the Colour, Princess Kate has missed various royal occasions that she regularly attends, including Garter Day, the Royal Ascot, and Japan’s official visit to the United Kingdom. She also looked to be at home as Prince William celebrated his 42nd birthday on June 21 during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

Typically, during the summer months, members of the royal family spend more time together in private than in the limelight. The British royals usually congregate at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, one of their favorite vacation spots, every August. Kate, William, and their children also spend time at Anmer Hall, a rural residence in Norfolk.

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