Nidhish Waghmare
On July 14, 2024, Wimbledon witnessed not only a thrilling tennis match but also a touching moment between the British royal family and the newly crowned champion, Carlos Alcaraz. Princess Charlotte, accompanied by her mother, Kate Middleton, shared a special handshake with Alcaraz after his impressive victory over Novak Djokovic.
A Memorable Outing for the Royals
Nine-year-old Princess Charlotte attended the Wimbledon men’s singles final alongside her mother, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. Dressed in a charming polka-dot dress, Charlotte beamed as she shook hands with Carlos Alcaraz, who had just defeated Djokovic with a score of 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4).
The heartwarming moment, captured and shared on the Wimbledon Instagram page, showed Charlotte smiling widely as Alcaraz leaned in to give her his full attention.
Kate Middleton’s Proud Moment
Kate Middleton, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, proudly watched her daughter’s interaction with the tennis star. Standing by Charlotte’s side, Kate supported her with a gentle hand on her back, radiating pride and joy.
The Princess of Wales also fulfilled her traditional role at Wimbledon by awarding the prizes to both Alcaraz and Djokovic. Both players gave Kate a respectful bow as she congratulated them.
A Standing Ovation for Kate Middleton
This year’s Wimbledon held additional significance for Kate Middleton, as she made a rare public appearance amid her ongoing cancer treatment. As Kate, Charlotte, and Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton took their seats in the Royal Box, the crowd rose to their feet in a standing ovation for the Princess of Wales.
The emotional moment was captured by photographer Karwai Tang, who noted that Kate appeared visibly moved by the gesture.
A Day of Family and Tennis
The royal family’s day at Wimbledon was filled with joyous moments, including Kate and Charlotte giggling and sharing laughter throughout the match. Though Prince William and Prince George were absent, attending the Euro 2024 championship game in Germany, the mother-daughter duo, along with Pippa Middleton, enjoyed the exciting tennis final.
Carlos Alcaraz’s victory and his interaction with Princess Charlotte added a charming touch to an already memorable day at Wimbledon, highlighting the bond between sports and the royal family.
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