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Princess of Wales Kate greets Wimbledon fans in the Queue and watches tennis alongside Andy Murray
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International/The Apex Times/Jul 2, 5:59 PM EDT

Princess of Wales Kate greets Wimbledon fans in the Queue and watches tennis alongside Andy Murray

Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club on Thursday, meeting spectators who had lined up early at Wimbledon and sitting next to former champion Andy Murray as British players took the court.

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LONDON, July 2, 2026 (Apex Times) - Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Thursday, meeting tennis fans who had lined up in the tournament’s “Queue” and later sitting next to former player Andy Murray in a match day appearance tied to Britain’s grass-court fortnight.

According to a statement attributed to Kensington Palace, Kate “visited The Queue, spending time meeting attendees who have queued since early this morning,” alongside honorary stewards who volunteer to manage the Queue and welcome guests as they arrive at the Championships. The stop is part of Wimbledon’s customary access for early arrivals, which can include overnight camping in Wimbledon Park to secure entry for specific daily ticket allotments.

The day’s program also included Kate helping with event operations. Coverage of the visit described her taking part in activities in a Wimbledon ticket office, in addition to meeting children from Shine Camera Club, a local program that supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Later on Thursday, crowds gathered as Kate walked through the grounds, including near “Henman Hill,” before reaching Court 18. There, she was greeted by officials from the All England Club, including chair Deborah Jevans and board member Tim Henman, the former Wimbledon semifinalist whose name is associated with the spectator hill overlooking No. 1 Court.

Kate watched a portion of a second-round match between British player Arthur Fery and Otto Virtanen. Fery won the match 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-3, with Kate attending long enough to be present for the on-court action before moving to No. 1 Court later for additional matches.

At No. 1 Court, Kate sat next to Andy Murray as the tournament continued. She watched part of Katie Swan’s match against Madison Keys, a second-round women’s singles contest that Keys won 6-1, 6-4. The appearance placed Murray, a central figure in British tennis history, in the Royal box alongside the Princess of Wales.

Murray, who in 2013 became the first British man to win Wimbledon’s singles title in 77 years, was seated beside Kate during the viewing portion reported by news outlets covering the visit. After Swan’s match concluded, Kate continued the broader day’s engagements described by Kensington Palace and Wimbledon-related reporting.

Wimbledon officials and Kensington Palace did not issue a detailed schedule for the public beyond the stated elements of the Queue greeting and related stops, but Thursday’s itinerary reinforced the Princess of Wales’s role as patron of the All England Club and the long-standing place of Wimbledon as a public-facing event for British sports fans.

Why It Matters

  • The visit underscores the Princess of Wales’s public role during major national and international events, including the All England Club as the setting.
  • By greeting fans who queued early, the appearance highlighted Wimbledon’s day-of-entry process and the time commitment of spectators seeking tickets each day.
  • Kate’s presence in a ticket office and meetings with local youth program participants tied the appearance to tournament operations and community engagement rather than competition alone.
  • Sitting alongside Andy Murray during a high-profile match placed two major British sports figures in the same viewing setting, reflecting Wimbledon’s prominence as a domestic and international cultural venue.

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Key Facts

  • Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited Wimbledon on Thursday, meeting fans lining up in Wimbledon's “Queue.”
  • Kensington Palace said the Princess met attendees who had queued since early that morning alongside the All England Club’s honorary stewards who manage the Queue.
  • Kate also visited a Wimbledon ticket office during the Championships and met children from Shine Camera Club, a local program supporting kids from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Kate walked through the grounds, including near “Henman Hill,” and was greeted by All England Club chair Deborah Jevans and board member Tim Henman at Court 18.
  • Kate watched part of the second-round match between Arthur Fery and Otto Virtanen on Court 18; Fery won 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-3.
  • At No. 1 Court, Kate sat next to Andy Murray while watching Katie Swan play Madison Keys; Keys won 6-1, 6-4.