THE Princess of Wales took centre stage on Centre Court yesterday and served up a dazzling display for fans at Wimbledon's women's final.
Tennis fan Kate oohed, aahed and gasped along with a near 15,000 crowd as Marketa Vondrousova beat Ons Jabeur.
And the beaming royal certainly aced it in a £460 lime green tweed and chiffon suit by London fashion label Self-Portrait.
The Princess, 41, presented the winner's trophy to a stunned and thrilled Vondrousova - ranked 42 in the world and the first unseeded woman to win Wimbledon.
Kate told her: "It's as much a mental game as it is a physical game, so really impressive and a great game to watch.
"I hope you enjoy this moment. Good luck on your recovery and your down time.
It was lovely to see you." Kate, who wore a purple bow pin as patron of the All England Club, hugged and consoled Jabeur, 28 runner-up for the second year in a row. The popular Tunisian, seeking to become the first grand slam winner from Africa, broke down in tears.
She said of Kate later: "She didn't know to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome. That was a very nice moment and she's always nice to me.
This story is from the July 16, 2023 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the July 16, 2023 edition of The Sunday Mirror.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Kulusevski: These are my games...we can hurt Reds
EJAN KULUSEVSKI is relishing he first of three huge meetings ith Liverpool - insisting ottenham have the tools to hurt\" Arne Slot's Premier eague pace-setters.
Steely Keely
SPOTY queen has 'already beaten 800m world record'
On the Rocky road to stardom
ROCKY FLINTOFF is already the youngest cricketer to be picked for an England Lions tour.
Drivers go green
Gold, yellow and purple cars are also top choices..but pink stinks
GOING THE EXTRA MILL
Mirror sees our biggest paper recyclers working flat out
It's bank of mum & debt
MUMS and dads who helped their kids on to the property ladder now want their money back as they battle the soaring cost of living.
I'm working in a winter wonderland
Coolest grandad spends Xmas in Antarctic with penguins and seals
If it was my child missing I'd want people rushing to help
INVESTMENT banker James Walker leads a double life.
People will hate Cindy even more after this story
Actress on festive EastEnders bombshell
FORCES STAY ON FESTIVE STANDBY
10,000 ready for any Xmas action
