Princess Kate Middleton, the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) since 2016, is reportedly hopeful to attend Wimbledon this year despite her ongoing cancer treatment. The AELTC chair Debbie Jevans has stated that she will give Kate as much flexibility as possible if she decides to present trophies at the championships.
Kate's appearance at Wimbledon is still uncertain due to her health condition. She was diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer on March 22 and has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment since then. The decision about her attendance could be made last minute, according to the Telegraph.
The Princess of Wales is a regular fixture at Wimbledon and presents trophies each year. Her first public appearance following her diagnosis was at Trooping the Colour on June 14, where she shared a statement revealing that she's not out of the woods yet and intends to join 'a few public engagements over the summer.'
Kate has been a patron of Wimbledon since 2016 and has presented trophies to champions like Carlos Alcaraz, Elena Rybakina, and tennis legend Roger Federer. Her attendance at the championships is highly anticipated by fans.
The All England Club is known for its diversity and inclusion in confronting and eliminating discrimination. The club's commitment to giving Kate flexibility regarding her attendance at Wimbledon reflects their dedication to accommodating her needs during her cancer treatment.
Questions about Kate's return to public duty have risen in the past few months, with Kensington Palace stating that she will return to work when she has had the green light from doctors. A source told Us Weekly earlier this month that Kate may never come back in the role that people saw her in before due to her health struggles.
The Princess of Wales's cancer battle timeline:
- March 22, 20XX: Kate announces she has been diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer and is undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatment.
- June 14, 20XX: Kate makes her first public appearance since her diagnosis at Trooping the Colour. She reveals that she's not out of the woods yet and intends to join 'a few public engagements over the summer.'
- July 1, 20XX - July 14, 20XX: Wimbledon tennis tournament takes place. Kate is a patron of the All England Club and presents trophies each year.