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Princess Kate brought her daughter Princess Charlotte to the women's singles final at Wimbledon on July 10th, continuing her patronage of the tournament. While it was largely a girls' day out in the Royal Box, Kate ensured she represented her sons Prince George and Prince Louie too by posing a question from the boys to tennis star Carlos Alcaraz.
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After defeating Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final, Alcaraz met with Kate and other dignitaries in the clubhouse. "The boys want to know who your favorite Spanish footballer is," Kate asked the 21-year-old champion on their behalf.
At only 10 and 6 years old, George and Louie are clearly dedicated sports fans already. Their question about Alcaraz's favorite soccer player came on the same day Spain was competing against England in the UEFA Euro 2020 championship final. Dedicated soccer fan and Football Association president Prince William even brought George along to the high-stakes match in Germany as a special guest.
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While Kate, Charlotte, and Louie watched the game from home, they revealed their fandom by posting a rare family photo on social media the next day. In the snapshot taken from behind, Charlotte and Louie are seen watching soccer on TV while wearing personalized jerseys with their names and ages on the numbers.
Kate and William's message wished Spain congratulations on their Euro victory, showing the whole family's shared love of sports. They've clearly passed this down to their three children, with Kate alluding to regularly watching games on television together.
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Meeting Alcaraz in person, Kate introduced the tennis star to Charlotte, who shook his hand. She revealed Charlotte had been cheering Alcaraz on throughout Wimbledon. Ever supporting future sporting events, Kate also asked if he'd be competing in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
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As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate presented Alcaraz with the gentlemen's singles trophy after his championship victory over Djokovic. In a post-match interview, Djokovic spoke about Kate's presence at Wimbledon as she continues cancer treatment, calling it a "privilege" and emphasizing how nice it was to see her in good health.
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Both Djokovic and Alcaraz expressed their admiration for the long-standing support from the Royal Family. They understand tennis deeply and truly respect the game. William and Kate's dedication to sports is clearly rubbing off on George, Charlotte and Louie too. By representing her sons at Wimbledon, Kate highlighted the next generation of royalty's burgeoning fandom.
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Whether cheering teams on at home, attending matches live, or posing thoughtful questions to athletes, the Cambridge family exudes a real passion for sports. Even amidst Kate's ongoing health battles, her patronage duties and representation of her children demonstrate her commitment. By passing this love of athletics down, William and Kate are cultivating community bonds and wholesome family interests for George, Charlotte and Louie that will surely last a lifetime. Their warm exchange with Alcaraz offered a glimpse at these special royal sports fans of the future.
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