Duchess Kate Gets Hands-On with Wimbledon Strawberries During Tennis Outing

In a delightful display of culinary enthusiasm, Kate Middleton took to the kitchens at Wimbledon to prepare some of the tournament's iconic strawberries.

The Duchess of Cambridge made her official visit to the All England Lawn Tennis Club, where she teamed up with executive chef Adam Fargin to whip up delicious strawberry desserts.

Arriving just after 11 a.m., Kate settled in to watch Jamie Murray compete in the doubles alongside tennis legend Tim Henman.

However, it wasn't long before she traded her spectator seat for an apron, joining the kitchen staff in crafting sweet treats.

Among her tasks was decorating whimsical tennis ball macaroons, which she humorously noted would be a secret, saying, “No one will ever know.”

During her time in the kitchen, Kate learned the art of hulling those famous Wimbledon strawberries, a staple that fans devour in staggering quantities—around two million throughout the championship.

She expressed her excitement, stating, “I've learnt two new things,” highlighting her eagerness to absorb knowledge during her visit.

The Duchess also took a moment to reflect on last year's challenges when the championships were canceled.

She learned that during that time, chefs and restaurant staff had stepped up, delivering over 200 meals to locals who were self-isolating.

It was a heartwarming reminder of community spirit amid the pandemic.

As a patron of the All England Club, Kate engaged in conversations with the Wimbledon staff about the triumphant return of the tournament this year.

She expressed her joy at being back, remarking, “It is great to be back after last year obviously.

Lovely to hear everyone is back.

And to see the support and the spectators as well.”

Curious about how the staff managed under Covid restrictions, the Duchess showed genuine interest in their experiences, further emphasizing her supportive role within the tennis community.

Her visit was not just about tennis; she also explored the Wimbledon Museum, where she admired a striking portrait of Andy Murray by artist Maggie Hambling.

Keen on art, Kate shared her appreciation for the portrait, saying, “I love it.

It has a lot of movement.

It is very pretty.”

She praised the concept of bringing portraits back to their roots, whether to cities or hometowns, calling it “such a good idea.”