I’m deeply saddened to learn of the death of Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. A true statesman and committed leader. I won’t forget the warmth and generosity he extended to me during my visit to Japan in 2015. My thoughts are with his family and the people of Japan. W
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) July 8, 2022
an avid tennis fan and is a frequent fixture at Wimbledon in her role as Patron of the All England Club
spoke with two semi-finalists in the inaugural 14&U Junior Championships: Isabelle Britton (GBR) and Carel Ngounoue (USA)
spoke with Rachel Williams, guest services host and Dave Tulloch, estate management support services, who were chosen for going above and beyond in delivering great guest experience
met with Gabia Sakaviciute, aged 13, nominated by Jigsaw4U for her care of her family and neighbours during the pandemic and Designer of HM The Queen's platinum jubilee emblem, Edward Roberts, 19-year-old graphic design student at Leeds University, from Nottinghamshire
This year, the Wimbledon Foundation invited residents in the local community of Merton and Wandsworth to nominate an inspiring young person to perform the coin toss at the singles finals.
Wimbledon said: "Gabia was nominated by Jigsaw4u, a local children’s charity which supports children and young people through trauma, loss and bereavement. Gabia was chosen for overcoming difficult personal circumstances and in recognition of the way in which she selflessly cared for her family and neighbours during the pandemic."
Gabia performed the coin toss with a bespoke platinum coin created by the World Platinum Investment Council
They were created to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the Centre Court Centenary
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This year, we invited residents in our local community of Merton and Wandsworth to nominate an inspiring young person to perform the coin toss at the Singles Finals 🌟
— Wimbledon Foundation (@WimbledonFdn) July 9, 2022
appeared delighted to be speaking to Swiss player Martina in the royal box this afternoon
The Swiss player, who won the Wimbledon Women's Singles in 1997, is around the same age as Kate, and the two chatted animatedly ahead of the match
she appeared particularly excited to see former tennis ace Martina, who was sitting alongside the Duchess in the royal box. It is not known if the two women have met previously or are friends
The Duchess has incorporated tennis into a number of royal engagements, most recently joining Emma Raducanu on court for a homecoming victory match following her US Open win
Martina Hingis in the Royal Box
Tom Cruise, whom the Duchess met at the Top Gun premiere earlier this year
Singer Ellie Goulding, who performed at Kate's wedding to Prince William in 2011
Stars in the Royal Box set to watch the final today included Tom Cruise, Martina Hingis and Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer
chats with Chairman of the All England Club Ian Hewitt and Martina Hingis
in the royal box alongside stars including Jodie Comer and Tom Cruise
Ons Jabeur, who is African, Arab and a Muslim – three significantly under-represented demographics in tennis, and Russian-born Elena Rybakina, who is playing here under the flag of Kazakhstan , take to Centre Court
'For the first time since 1962, two women making their first appearance in a Grand Slam final will meet, a result of another draw not held to form.
No. 3 Ons Jabeur and No. 17 Elena Rybakina have summoned their best tennis and bring rich and compelling backstories into Saturday’s women’s singles final. They present a contrast of styles we like to see in athletes on their biggest stage.
These players are not no-names on the tour. And for as much grief the women’s game sometimes gets for this parity, especially pitted against the steady excellence of the Big Three, it’s easy to see this matchup as a virtue.'
Elena Rybakina stormed through her semi-final with former champion Simona Halep in straight sets
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presented the Venus Rosewater Dish on Centre Court this afternoon to Elena
presented Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina with the Venus Rosewater Dish after she rallied from a set down with a 3-6 6-2 6-2 victory over the Tunisian world No.2 in Saturday's showdown
Elena (left) with the The Venus Rosewater Dish
presented the runners up trophy to Tunisia's Ons
also spoke with the umpire
met with staff who lined up on Centre Court
spoke with ball boys and girls on Centre Court after the game
Elena Rybakina appeared on the Centre Court Members balcony after victory
The 23-year-old Rybakina is the youngest women's Wimbledon champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011 after reducing Jabeur to a frustrated wreck during the one-hour, 48-minute title decider
Kate's bow - what is the meaning behind the Duchess of Cambridge's favourite Wimbledon accessory?
Avid royal fans may have noticed Kate Middleton wearing her favourite green an purple bow over the years.
But even the keenest of fans may not realise that the royal's go-to Wimbledon accessory is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen.
In 2016 the Duchess of Cambridge took over the role of patron ot the All England Croquet Club from the Queen.
The green and purple bow is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the Fortnight – the Main Board of the AELTC and representatives of the LTA. It signifies their responsibilities as the Committee governing the tournament.
The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess has chosen to wear it when visiting The Championships.
The colours of dark green and purple were introduced in 1909 as the club's previous colours, blue, yellow, red and green, were too similar to those of the Royal Marines.
The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess chooses to wear it while visiting Wimbledon.
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