Princess Kate’s sweet tribute to Diana as she makes ‘courageous’ Wimbledon comeback
Royal watchers were thrilled to see the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, grace Wimbledon’s final this year, despite her ongoing battle with cancer. Taking a break from her intensive treatment, Kate, alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte, made a heartwarming appearance that had fans buzzing.
Notably, sharp-eyed observers quickly pointed out Kate’s touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. For the prestigious July 14 event, Kate dazzled in an exquisite purple ensemble by designer Safiyaa, mirroring the iconic hue Diana chose for Wimbledon three decades earlier.
Emulating Diana’s legacy, Kate was seen sharing a moment with Charlotte during the game, reminiscent of how Diana watched with a young Prince William years ago.
A nostalgic comparison was shared by a fan on Instagram, who noted: “1991 vs 2024: Two loving mothers at Wimbledon.”
The tributes didn’t end with fashion and gestures; a striking coincidence also came to light. Prince William was just nine years old when he accompanied Diana to Wimbledon, the same age as Princess Charlotte during her recent visit, marking a poignant parallel between past and present, reports the Mirror.
Usually, children are not permitted in the Royal box, but exceptions have been made for Royal youngsters in the past. Prince George has joined his parents in the exclusive seats in 2022 and 2023.
However, this year, both Prince William and Prince George were missing from the event as they had jetted off to Berlin to watch England play Spain in the Euros 2024 final.
William and Kate have frequently attended Wimbledon over the years, sharing a passion for tennis that Diana also enjoyed. The Princess was a regular visitor to the tournament during the 80s and 90s, taking William with her for the first time in 1991 and again in 1994.
