Kate Middleton, known for her passion for sport, has admitted to young tennis fans that she is not able to play as much as she would like due to her busy family life. The Princess of Wales, patron of the All England Club, is a regular presence at Wimbledon, both in the royal box and presenting trophies.
Although she has been photographed playing tennis at various events, the 42-year-old now finds little time for the sport as a mother of three. reports OK!. During a visit to Bond Primary School in Mitcham, south London, in 2018, Kate spoke to young players during a coaching session funded by the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative.
She said“I love tennis, I think it’s a great sport, I was very sporty when I was little, less so now that I have lots of babies!” “But keep it up, it’s great to be active, as everyone has been saying here today. It’s been a real pleasure meeting you all.” She shared with club officials: “Louis was very upset not to come today,” adding about her children: “They’ve been watching with enthusiasm. Charlotte, you’ve been getting to grips with scoring.”
After the chat, Joel, a 16-year-old ball boy at Wimbledon, revealed that Louis “tries to practise how to stand up and stay serious like us.” He added: “He tries to practise how to stand up and how we stand at the back of the court and next to the players.”
Last year, Kate attended the Wimbledon final With her two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, her participation at Wimbledon this season, which runs from July 1-14, remains uncertain as she is currently undergoing cancer treatment and has taken a break from royal duties.
Earlier this month, the family made a rare public appearance to celebrate King Charles’ official birthday at Trooping the Colour. This was Kate’s first major appearance since revealing her health status in March. As fans wait to see if Kate will grace Wimbledon this year, her love of the sport and her dedication to her family and health continue to inspire.