Kate Middleton.Photo: AELTC/Ben Solomon/Pool/Getty
“It was amazing to see the atmosphere and support from the fans echoing through centre court once again,” they added. “Well done to @Wimbledon and the staff on continuing to make the Championships such a special event.”
Kate Middleton.Karwai Tang/WireImage)
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Kate also got a chance to speak with Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett, the British athletes who won the Wimbledon men’s wheelchair doubles title on Saturday.“It was lovely to meet Gordon Reid and Alfie Hewett too following their fourth men’s wheelchair doubles title today,” she wrote alongside a short video clip from their meeting.
This weekend’s outing marked Kate’s first appearance since Kensington Palace announced that the royal wasself-isolatingafter coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.
A spokesperson for the palace said in a statement, “Last week, The Duchess of Cambridge came into contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home.”
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During Saturday’s match, the royal couple also got a chance to spend time with one of the sport’s most famous players: Billie Jean King.
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Billie Jean King.Karwai Tang/WireImage
“Such a privilege,” the trailblazing athlete, who attended the event with partner Ilana Kloss, wrote alongside a photo showing the group having a laugh while sitting together.
“I had a wonderful time in the #Wimbledon Royal Box today with @Martina, @KensingtonRoyal, and other friends,” she added, referencing Martina Navratilova, who picked up 18 Grand Slam singles titles during her career.
Also seated in the royal box wasPriyanka Chopra Jonas, whose friendship withMeghan Markledates back to 2016, when the two met at theELLEWomen in Television dinner.
source: people.com
