Will Catherine, Princess of Wales be at Wimbledon 2024?
Traditionally, the Princess presents the trophies each year.
Wimbledon 2024 is in full swing, with plenty of high-profile stars battling it out on the courts.
But they're not the only big names present at the tournament, with plenty of sports stars, celebrities and royal names sitting in the Royal Box this year.
One member of the royal family typically present is Kate Middleton, with the Princess of Wales usually handing out the trophies each year, as well as attending several matches.
However, with the Princess having taken a break from royal duties while she receives treatment for cancer, her attendance at this year's tournament has been thrown into doubt.
Carole and Michael Middleton, the mother and father of the Princess of Wales, were among those present in the Royal Box today (Thursday 4th July), prompting further speculation about whether the Princess will make an appearance.
So, will the Princess of Wales be at Wimbledon 2024? Read on for everything we know so far.
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Will Catherine, Princess of Wales be at Wimbledon 2024?
While the Princess is not on the list for the Royal Box for the first day, the England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club chair Debbie Jevans told Telegraph Sport on Thursday that she's hoping the Princess of Wales will be in attendance as she continues her cancer treatment.
"We're hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club's patron, but her health and recovery is the priority," she told the publication. "We don't know what we don't know. All we've said is that we'll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible."
The Princess of Wales recently delighted fans when she attended the annual Trooping the Colour parade on Sunday 15th June.
Ahead of her appearance, Kensington Palace shared a statement from Kate on its social media accounts, in which the royal said she is "making good progress" but "there are good days and bad days".
She added: "My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home."
A known lover and player of tennis, and the incumbent patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), the royal told Sue Barker in a BBC documentary back in 2017: "I have watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up."
She continued: "It's such a quintessential part of the English summer, and I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn't changed either, I think that's what's so wonderful."
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Molly Moss is a Trends Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest trends across TV, film and more. She has an MA in Newspaper Journalism and has previously written for publications including The Guardian, The Times and The Sun Online.
