Princess Charlotte’s Sweet Reaction to Meeting Carlos Alcaraz and Kate’s Special Detail

Princess Kate made a stunning return to the public eye at Wimbledon on Sunday, accompanied by her charming daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her stylish sister, Pippa Middleton.

The family trio captivated onlookers during the final day of the prestigious tournament, with Kate revealing a heartwarming detail about her daughter’s support for tennis champion Carlos Alcaraz. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales stepped onto the court to present the Wimbledon trophy to Alcaraz, marking his second consecutive Grand Slam victory.

Dressed in a £1295 bespoke dress from Safiyaa, Princess Kate exuded elegance as she made her way to the Royal Box, greeted with a standing ovation. However, it was Princess Charlotte, aged nine, who truly stole the show. Standing beside her mother, Charlotte’s excitement was palpable as she met Carlos at the Clubhouse.

Princess Kate, who has been delicately balancing her royal responsibilities with her ongoing cancer treatment, introduced her daughter to the tennis star, saying, “This is Charlotte, [she was] cheering you on. You had everything crossed.” While Charlotte appeared a bit shy, her bright smile showcased her enthusiasm.

Carlos, holding his trophy and clad in all-white, warmly responded, “Nice to meet you.” Princess Kate added, “We’ve watched a lot on telly, so it’s great to finally get to meet you,” repeating herself as the noise of the celebration made it hard for the athlete to hear.

The sweet interaction was a highlight of the day, with Pippa Middleton beaming at the endearing moment. The royal family had a bustling day at Wimbledon, also meeting female tennis stars including 21-year-old Emma Raducanu, who presented Princess Kate with a bouquet of flowers.

Princess Charlotte’s joy was evident as she engaged with the tennis star, who had faced a tough loss on Centre Court the previous week. Kate and Charlotte were also greeted by Sonay Kartal, Lily Miyazaki, Lucy Shuker, and Flora Johnson on the players’ lawn before entering Centre Court. In a touching moment, Princess Charlotte made a ‘pinky promise’ with wheelchair tennis player Shuker to try the sport alongside her mother. Kate, who has tried wheelchair rugby before, accepted the challenge with enthusiasm, saying, “You’ll have to hold me to that.”

Emma Raducanu, who had been knocked out in the fourth round of this year’s championships, expressed her admiration for Princess Kate’s resilience. “It’s amazing to see her be such a champion of tennis and following all of us,” she said. “We just spoke a little bit about my tournament, and the tennis, and also how I missed last year but I was very excited to come back this year. And a little bit about her tennis because she loves it.”

Princess Kate’s determination to support her family and fulfill her royal duties despite her health challenges has been inspirational. She has been undergoing chemotherapy and made her first public appearance since announcing her diagnosis in March at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London last month. She did not attend the women’s singles final on Saturday, where Wimbledon chairwoman Debbie Jevans presented the trophy to Barbora Krejcikova on her behalf.

The day was filled with joyous moments as Princess Charlotte’s excitement shone through. The young princess, dressed in a £70 Polka Dot dress from Guess, was overjoyed to meet the tennis stars, her wide smile captured in numerous photos.

The mother-daughter duo also met with participants in the ‘Work at Wimbledon’ programme, which provides young people from diverse backgrounds with roles at the Championships. Carlos, who now boasts four Grand Slam trophies with a perfect record in major finals, was undoubtedly the man of the moment. His victories at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open in 2022, and the French Open last month have solidified his status as a tennis great.

Despite his defeat, Novak Djokovic, who was aiming for a record 25th Grand Slam title, graciously accepted his runner-up position, shaking hands with Kate before the trophy presentation.

While Prince George, 10, was absent—possibly attending the Euros final in Berlin with his father, the Prince of Wales—the family’s love for tennis was clear. Kate shared that Charlotte had been ‘practising yesterday’ and emphasized the sport’s benefits for youngsters. “As a family, we play a lot,” she added, mentioning how she and Charlotte had been ‘filling in the leaderboard’ during Wimbledon.

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