Kate, Princess of Wales, to present women’s singles trophy at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, is set to present the trophy to the winner of the women’s singles final at Wimbledon on Saturday after opting not to attend the match last year while she was recovering from cancer.

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales awaits the arrival of France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, is set to present the trophy to the winner of the women’s singles final atWimbledonon Saturday after opting not to attend the match last year while she was recovering from cancer.

The All England Club said Kate, the wife of Prince William, will be back in the Royal Box on Centre Court for the match between eighth-seededIga Swiatek and No. 13 Amanda Anisimova. She will then take part in the on-court trophy presentation.

Kate has been the patron of the All England Club since 2016 and has regularly attended the men’s and women’s finals. However, she was not there whenBarbora Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolinifor the women’s title last year.

She did hand the trophy toCarlos Alcaraz after his victory over Novak Djokovicin the men’s final, when she made only her second public appearance sinceannouncing she was diagnosed with cancer.

She has been gradually returning to public duties since since announcing last fall that she hadcompleted chemotherapy, and took part in welcoming French PresidentEmmanuel Macronduring his state visit to Britain this week. ___

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