A lifelong tennis enthusiast, Kate Middleton’s presence at the Wimbledon finals last weekend came as no surprise.

Joined by Princess Charlotte and Prince George, the Princess of Wales was visibly moved by the standing ovation she received. Although Prince Louis’ debut at the tournament will have to wait, Kate made sure her youngest son wasn’t forgotten.

A Passion Passed Down

Kate, a promising tennis player in her youth, has long shared her love of the sport with her children. George and Charlotte have both taken up tennis, and it has become a tradition for Kate to attend the finals each year with at least one of them.

Even after her cancer diagnosis in March last year forced her to step away from the public eye, she continued to make time for Wimbledon. This year felt especially uplifting, as Kate recently shared she is in remission and celebrated by attending the tournament with her family.

Warm Reception and Family Moments

On Saturday, Kate and Charlotte watched the women’s final between Iga Swiontek and Amanda Anisimova from the Royal Box. The following day, George joined them along with Prince William for the men’s final, where Jannick Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz.

As Kate entered the stadium, she was met with a warm standing ovation. After the match, the family met Sinner, who signed tennis balls for Charlotte. Kate thanked him, adding, “We brought one for their brother as well,” prompting William to joke, “Louis would be very upset otherwise.”