Princess Charlotte got on famously with tennis star Lucy Shuker today as the royal was seen making a ‘pinky promise’ with the athlete ahead of the Wimbledon final.
The nine-year-old royal joined the Princess of Wales, 42, at the prestigious sporting event to watch Carlos Alcaraz take on Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
Before the mother-daughter duo took their seats in the Royal Box, they met with stars of women’s tennis, who presented Kate with a bouquet of flowers.
Charlotte was pictured having a fun conversation with Paralympic medallist Lucy Shuker, 44.
After their lively conversation, the daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales linked her pinkies – known as a ‘pinky promise’ – with the tennis player.
Princess Charlotte made a pinky promise with British wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic medallist Lucy Shuker
Charlotte appeared in high spirits as she greeted Lucy, who has represented Great Britain at four successive Paralympic Games.
The 44-year-old later posted a picture of herself with Charlotte on Instagram, captioned: ‘Pinky promise.’
Lucy added a tennis emoji after the caption, indicating that they may have committed to playing a game of the sport together.
After greeting Lucy, the Princess seemed equally pleased to meet 21-year-old tennis star Emma Raducanu.
The daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who wore a £70 polka dot dress from Guess, was delighted to meet the tennis star and was pictured grinning from ear to ear in his presence.
The mother and daughter then learned about the ‘Work at Wimbledon’ programme, which supports young people from different backgrounds who work at the championships.
Ten-year-old Prince George was missing, perhaps indicating he will join his father at the Euro final in Berlin tonight.
Also in the box were celebrities Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise, a close friend of the royal, as well as Benedict Cumberbatch, an Eton classmate of Prince William, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and tennis royalty Andre Agassi.
In a sweet moment, the nine-year-old royal intertwined her pinky fingers with the wheelchair tennis player’s.
Nine-year-old Princess Charlotte looked in high spirits as she met 21-year-old tennis star Emma Raducanu.
The Princess of Wales was greeted with a standing ovation as she entered the royal box at Wimbledon today.
Prince William’s second cousin, Lord Frederick Windsor, and his wife Sophie Winkleman also joined Kate and Charlotte in the box.
The couple are very close to the Waleses, their children previously attended the same school as did Charlotte and George.
The royal, who opted for a bespoke £1,295 Safiyaa gown, is a big tennis fan and He has been a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016.
Looking effortlessly chic, the royal added a £122 Milly Nude leather bag by LK Bennett, which she has previously worn.
To add height, Kate added a pair of Camilla Elphick slingback shoes, while accessorizing her outfit with a Halycon Days Salamander Torque Aquamarine & Gold bracelet.
She was seen today chatting with players before the final day of play at SW19.
She often presents the trophy to the winner of the women’s singles tournament, although this year she attended the tournament on the final day.
Nine-year-old Charlotte looked adorable in a blue polka dot dress, as she tied her hair back with a bow.
The future queen was greeted with a standing ovation as she prepared to watch the tennis match.
Celebrities and leaders watched as the Princess of Wales made her first appearance in months
Her attendance at Wimbledon today marks the first time the mother-of-three has officially appeared in public since her last appearance at Trooping the Colour last month.
Many celebrities and members of the Royal Family have made appearances in the Royal Box over the years, including the late Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle and Queen Camilla.
This year, Kate’s parents Carole and Michael have watched from the box, as have Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice and
The Princess of Wales announced she had cancer in March and has since been undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
Kate has demonstrated her love for sports time and time again with numerous appearances at Wimbledon and various charity events.
Earlier this week, the Princess paid tribute to Andy Murray’s “incredible Wimbledon run” and the tennis star was said to be “absolutely devastated” after Emma Raducanu retired from their doubles match.
The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to public life today as she attended the Wimbledon men’s final alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte.
Kate, 42, who has stepped back from public royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, headed to the royal box to watch Carlos Alcaraz take on Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final.
Princess Kate brought Charlotte to the game, and the young royal looked delighted throughout the event.
Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton also attended this week, making her first appearance since her sister, the Princess of Wales, was diagnosed with cancer.
Looking effortlessly chic in a stylish floral Claire Mischevani jumpsuit, she attended day 12 of Wimbledon on Friday.
Meanwhile, Pippa and Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton looked in good spirits as they enjoyed watching the action from the Royal Box last week.
The pair also looked very focused as they watched the second round match between Serbian Novak Djokovic and Britain’s Jacob Fearnley.
The pair also laughed as they chatted with other attendees, including Sebastian Coe, president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, who was seen sharing a laugh with a lively Carole.
