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Kate Middleton Shines in Bright Yellow at Wimbledon Trophy Presentation
Kate Middleton radiated elegance in a stunning bright yellow outfit as she presented the Wimbledon Ladies' Trophy to Elena Rybaikina.
The hard-fought final saw Rybaikina come from a set down to claim victory against Anz Jaber with a score of 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
The Duchess of Cambridge was all smiles as she handed over the winner's trophy to Rybaikina on a beautiful sunny afternoon at the All-England Club.
As the patron of the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate is a familiar face at the prestigious annual event, often seen in the Royal Box.
Sporting a Roxanda dress, she was captured watching the matches solo today, having previously attended with Prince William to support British No.
1 Cameron Norrie's quarter-final triumph earlier in the week.
Among the distinguished guests at Centre Court were Hollywood star Tom Cruise, singer Ellie Goulding, acting legend Dame Maggie Smith, and actress Jodie Comer.
Before taking her seat, Kate engaged in a conversation with two young semi-finalists from the 14-and-under junior championships – Isabelle Britton from Great Britain and Carl Younu from the USA.
The trio discussed Norrie's performance in the semi-final match on Friday, with Kate praising his skills, saying, “he had such a good game, he really did.”
The young players expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to meet Kate, with Carl mentioning, “It's definitely an honor to meet her, it's great to have this opportunity to meet someone so important.”
Kate also took the time to speak with two staff members, Rachel Williams and Dave Tullock, who were commended for their exceptional service during the tournament.
She lauded the event as “amazing” and expressed her appreciation for being part of such a prestigious occasion.
Despite Norrie's exit from the competition, following a thrilling five-set victory over David Goffin, Kate and William showed their support for the British player.
They shared a photo of Norrie celebrating his win on social media, captioning it with praises for his remarkable performance.
As the Royal Patron of the All England Club, Kate had the honor of presenting the winner's trophies at the conclusion of the tournament.
A devoted tennis enthusiast, she assumed the role from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016, having been a regular attendee at the SW19 courts even before her official patronage.
Reflecting on past Wimbledon experiences, Kate recalled a poignant moment when she missed Andy Murray's historic win in 2013 due to being heavily pregnant with Prince George.
Despite her absence, she expressed her admiration for Murray and later had the privilege of witnessing his second Wimbledon triumph alongside Prince William.
In a heartwarming exchange with Murray after his victory, Kate conveyed her congratulations and shared in the joy of his success.
The Duchess's unwavering support for British athletes, including Murray, has been a consistent theme throughout her role as a prominent figure in the sporting world.
While the cancellation of the championship in 2020 due to the pandemic brought disappointment, Kate's dedication to promoting sports and engaging with young athletes remained steadfast.
Her passion for tennis and commitment to encouraging the next generation of players continue to resonate within the sporting community.