Kate Middleton is scheduled to attend Wimbledon on Sunday, marking her second public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The Princess of Wales will be present at the men's singles final match between Novak Djokovic and reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, as confirmed by Kensington Palace. Middleton, a long-time attendee of the annual tennis tournament, traditionally presents the winner with the trophy each year.
Despite uncertainties surrounding her attendance due to her health condition, event organizers remained hopeful that Middleton would be able to participate in at least one match. All England Club chair Debbie Jevans expressed optimism in June about Middleton's potential presence, emphasizing that her health and recovery were the top priorities.
In Kate's absence, her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, have represented her at Wimbledon this year, attending the event on two occasions. Kate's most recent public appearance was during the Trooping the Colour parade in June, where she appeared radiant in a white dress, marking her first outing since disclosing her cancer diagnosis.
The princess shared her cancer diagnosis in March following abdominal surgery earlier in the year. Subsequent tests revealed the presence of cancer, prompting her medical team to recommend preventative chemotherapy, which she has since commenced. Kate described the diagnosis as a shock and emphasized the importance of allowing her children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—to process the news before making it public.
Throughout Kate's health battle, Prince William has continued fulfilling his royal duties and provided brief updates on her condition. In May, he reassured a royal fan that they were all doing well, and more recently, he was spotted enjoying a Taylor Swift concert with Prince George and Princess Charlotte, even joining in on the dancing to her hit song 'Shake It Off.' The royal family later had the opportunity to meet the singer and her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, backstage.
