Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Wimbledon, greeting tennis fans who had queued for tickets. Wearing a blue linen suit, she joined stewards to hand out tickets and spoke to attendees, wishing them a "great time". As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), she interacted with visitors, smiling, laughing, and posing for pictures. She later watched British wildcard Arthur Fery play on Court 18, seated with former tennis player Tim Henman and AELTC chair Debbie Jevans. The Princess, a regular attendee and patron of the tournament, was welcomed with applause upon entering the grounds. In fullPrincess of Wales surprises tennis fans at front of Wimbledon queueMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Kate welcomed with applause during surprise Wimbledon visit
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Wimbledon, greeting tennis fans who had queued for tickets. Wearing a blue linen suit, she joined stewards to hand out tickets and spoke to attendees, wishing them a "great time". As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), she interacted with visitors, smiling, laughing, and posing for pictures. She later watched British wildcard Arthur Fery play on Court 18, seated with former tennis player Tim Henman and AELTC chair Debbie Jevans. The Princess, a regular attendee and patron of the tournament, was welcomed with applause upon entering the grounds. In fullPrincess of Wales surprises tennis fans at front of Wimbledon queueMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
