6 Royals Expected to Attend Wimbledon This Year
Royals Courtside
Wimbledon is one of the biggest events on the British sporting calendar, and members of the Royal Family are often seen in the stands supporting the tournament. While the official guest list has not been confirmed, several royals are expected to make an appearance this year based on their roles, interests, and past attendance. From dedicated patrons to tennis-obsessed youngsters and honorary presidents, here are five royals you can expect to see cheering from the stands this year.
Patron Kate
First on the list is the Princess of Wales. As the official patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, she is easily one of Wimbledon's most anticipated guests each year. Kate is a regular in the stands and traditionally presents the trophies to the champions. Of course, her love for the tournament goes far beyond royal duty—she is an avid player and a massive fan of the sport herself.
Prince William
While Prince William does not hold an official title with the tournament like his wife, he loves the high-stakes energy of the finals and is frequently spotted reacting passionately to every dramatic rally and ace from the Royal Box. A frequent supporter of major British sporting events, the Prince of Wales is a familiar face in the Royal Box and is expected to make his return to the stands again this year, supporting Kate.
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte is another royal who might make an appearance at Wimbledon this summer. The young princess is known to be highly athletic and reportedly loves playing tennis, making her attendance very likely. Moreover, Charlotte has attended the event frequently over the past few years, so this year shouldn't be any different.
George & Louis
While not much interested in Tennis, Prince George attended Wimbledon last year and this time too he is expected to make an return to support his mother. Meanwhile, the youngest of the Wales siblings, Prince Louis, has famously missed past family trips to Wimbledon for being deemed too young for the long, quiet match days. However, rumors are swirling that this could finally be the year he makes his highly anticipated tournament debut.
Duchess Sophie
Along with the Wales family, we could also expect Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, at the stands of Wimbledon. The Duchess has a strong connection to tennis through her role as Honorary President of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). With such personal connections to the game, Sophie is highly likely to make an appearance to cheer for her favorites.