PRINCESS Kate stepped down from royal duties in January and is focusing on her health following her cancer diagnosis.
But with Wimbledon in full swing, the royal’s fans are wondering if she will appear at the championships.
Although she made a triumphant appearance at Trooping the Color in June, the Princess of Wales admitted that he is “not out of the woods yet”.
Former royal butler Paul Burrell shared how Kate “knows the world will want to see her” but is “fiercely protective” Prince William will “decide whether she is fit” to take part in Wimbledon.
Paul said Closer that it is “highly likely” that Kate, who is a patron of the All England Gram tennis Club, will go to Wimbledon because she is a “great tennis fan.”
However, he says the decision will ultimately be up to Prince William.
Paul explained: “William controls this house and William will decide whether she is well enough to do that because he is the one who protects the family – fiercely.
“There is no way he could subject Kate to an intrusion she cannot handle. He is so fiercely protective.”
He added that this “absolutely” stems from losing his mother when he was 15.
Paul continued: “With William by her side, Kate is safe because he will look after her and will never let anyone hurt her.
“I think she trusts William implicitly and he has the final say.”
OFFICIAL UPDATE
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) president Debbie Jevans confirmed they are “remaining flexible” about who will present trophies to Wimbledon champions this year.
Traditionally, Kate does the honor, in her role as patron of the group.
Debbie said Telegraph sport: “We hope that the Princess of Wales can present the trophies as Patron of the Club, but she health and recovery is the priority.
“We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.”
She added: “I don’t know who would present the trophies as an alternative – that is something to consider closer to the date if necessary.
“We will remain flexible. When we hear it, we’ll think about what the right thing to do is.”
According to a royal expert, the Princess of Wales42 years old, “would love” to go to Wimbledon this year if she health allows.
Emily Andrews told Grazia magazine: “His treatment is ongoing and will be for the rest next a few months, but I understand that she would like to visit the Wimbledon tennis tournament – she is a sponsor – if she wants.
The royal expert added that Kate is going through “good days and bad days” as she continues her cancer treatment.
HUGE TENNIS FAN
The Princess of Wales is known to be an avid tennis fan and has rarely missed a tournament since its launch. married for Prince William.
She missed out on the championship in 2013 – and Andy Murray’s first Wimbledon win – but that was due to the fact she was pregnant with Prince George at the time.
Timeline of Kate’s battle and recovery
JANUARY 16: Kate is admitted to the London Clinic for abdominal surgery
JANUARY 17: Kensington Palace announces that the princess has undergone surgery
JANUARY 18: William spends time at Kate’s bedside
JANUARY 23RD: The princess’s stay in the hospital lasts for more than a week
JANUARY 29: Kate leaves the hospital
February 27th: Prince William leaves duty at the last minute due to ‘personal matter’, sparking a wave of unfounded conspiracy theories about Kate’s health
March 4: Princess pictured in car with her mother Carole at Windsor Estate
March 10: Royal posts a beautiful photo of her and the kids on Mother’s Day – then fans started spotting flaws and major agencies published a ‘death warning’ on the photo
March 11: Kate admits she edited the photo and is photographed in the car with William
March 16th: Royal fans spot the princess at a farm shop near Windsor
March 17: Viewers see Kate watching her children play sports
March 18th: The Sun exclusively published the video of Kate and Wills two days earlier
March 22: Kate bravely reveals in emotional video that she received a shocking cancer diagnosis
April 29: Kate and William celebrate their 13th anniversary by releasing never-before-seen photos from their wedding
June 8th: Kate does not take part in the Colonel’s Review, but the letter she wrote to the Irish Guards reveals that she said: “I hope to be able to represent you all once again very soon.”
June 14: Kensington Palace announces that the princess will attend the King’s Birthday Parade
Princess Kate used to take tennis lessons at the elite Hurlingham Club in Fulhamand even organized training sessions for Prince George with tennis legend Roger Federer.
During an appearance on BBC documentarySue Barker: Our Wimbledon, in 2017, Kate said: “I watched Wimbledon, it was part of my growth.
“It’s an essential part of English summerand I think that really inspires young people, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game.
“It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.”
There’s no way he [William’s] will subject Kate to intrusions she cannot control. He’s so fiercely protective
Paul Burrellformer royal butler
Wimbledon takes place over 14 days and this year runs from Monday 1 July to Sunday 14 July, with the women’s singles final scheduled for the last Saturday and the men’s singles final on the last day.
KATE’S HEALTH UPDATE
In a personally written statement released on June 14, Princess Kate said she was making “good progress,” explaining that there are “good days and bad days.”
She wrote that her treatment will be “ongoing and will last a few more months” and that she is “not out of the woods yet.”
Kate added: “I’m learning to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.”
She also thanked the audience, saying, “Thank you so much for your continued understanding and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.”
The Princess of Wales announced on March 22, 2024, that she had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed that she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment after post-operative tests came back positive.
She underwent major abdominal surgery in London in January, which at the time was considered non-cancerous.
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