13.07.2026 15:40
In the Wimbledon Women's Singles Final, 21-year-old Linda Noskova claimed her first Grand Slam title, while Princess Kate Middleton, attending the award ceremony in a red dress, captivated all eyes with her elegance. Another significant development that marked the tournament was Prince Harry and Meghan Markle coming together with their children to meet King Charles.
In the Wimbledon Women's Singles Final, 21-year-old Linda Noskova made history by achieving her first Grand Slam championship. The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, who attended the tournament's award ceremony in a striking red dress, drew all eyes with her captivating elegance on the court.
Celebrating her 10th anniversary as the royal patron of the All England Club, the 44-year-old Princess of Wales took her seat in the Royal Box to watch the final match. Thousands of tennis fans filling the Centre Court to capacity gave the Princess, who fully recovered from cancer treatment and returned to the courts, a prolonged standing ovation.
HISTORIC VICTORY FOR 21-YEAR-OLD CZECH STAR NOSKOVA
9th-seeded Linda Noskova defeated her compatriot Karolina Muchova in sets of 6-2, 5-7, and 6-3 to win her first Grand Slam championship [wimbledon.com]. As the youngest female tennis player to win this trophy since 2011, Noskova received the famous championship cup directly from Princess Kate's hands.
PRINCE LOUIS'S BIGGEST WIMBLEDON DREAM
Chatting with court staff member Jenna Fontanilla before the match, Princess Kate shared that her 8-year-old son, Prince Louis, is a huge tennis fan and is eager to become a ball boy.
EMOTIONAL MEETING OF TWO CANCER WARRIORS
Princess Kate met with Canadian tennis player Gabriella "Gaby" Dabrowski, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. Kate, who also went through this process, encouraged the athlete, who stayed on the courts despite treatment, saying, "You are an incredible source of inspiration."
SURPRISE FAMILY REUNION ON THE HARRY AND MEGHAN FRONT
As the excitement on the court continued, the British press brought up an important meeting closely concerning the royal family. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who have had a cold relationship with the family for a long time, came together with King Charles, bringing their children Archie and Lilibet along. This surprise visit, taking place right in the shadow of the tournament, was interpreted by the British media as a sign that the family's ice is beginning to thaw.