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Emma Shacklock

Roger Federer broke royal protocol with Kate Middleton at Wimbledon years after her kind gesture did the same

Composite of a picture of Roger Federer in a cream suit ahead of a match at Wimbledon 2023 and Kate Middleton in a mint green blazer ahead of this match.

Roger Federer broke protocol with the Princess of Wales at Wimbledon 2023, years after her kind gesture to him did the same.

If there’s one member of the Royal Family whose enthusiasm for tennis really stands out from all the rest it’s the Princess of Wales. Not only has she put her own skills to the test before with Emma Raducanu at an engagement, but she regularly cheers on the players courtside at Wimbledon. One player Kate sadly won’t be watching play anymore is eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer who retired in 2022. However, the pair have met on several occasions and even attended the championships sitting next to each other in 2023. 

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