Princess Kate shines in trophy presentation to Carlos Alcaraz after big win over Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon
Princess Catherine has presented the Wimbledon men’s final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, in her second public engagement since announcing her cancer diagnosis.
Before passing the trophy to champion Alcaraz, Kate commiserated and shook the hand of runner-up Novak Djokovic.
The Princess of Wales is a tennis fan and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon.
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Kate, wearing a purple Safiyaa dress, attended Sunday’s final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister Pippa Matthews.
Arriving at Centre Court’s royal box to take her seat, Kate waved to spectators, some holding Union Jack flags, who gave her a standing ovation.
Earlier in the tournament, Kate paid tribute to double champion Sir Andy Murray, saying he should be “so very proud” after he missed out on a final chance at Wimbledon.
In a personally signed message on social media, the princess wrote: “An incredible #Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud @andy_murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C.”
The 42-year-old, wife of heir-to-the-throne Prince William, underwent major abdominal surgery in January which revealed the presence of cancer.
She has been undergoing treatment since then.
She made her return to public duties in June at “Trooping the Colour”, the annual military parade to mark the official birthday of King Charles, and said she hoped to attend other events over the summer.
“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” she said in a personal written message ahead of that appearance.
“My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months,” said the princess.
Her office, Kensington Palace, has declined to give specific details about the type of cancer or her medical condition, other than to say the treatment had begun in February.
Charles, 75, has also been undergoing cancer treatment.
He returned to public duties in April and has remained busy, although his daily commitments are being limited to minimise risks to his recovery.
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