Princess of Wales surprises Wimbledon fans, watches Arthur Ferry win
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon, watching British player Arthur Ferry win his match.
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The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon on Wednesday, delighting tennis fans and witnessing British player Arthur Ferry secure a comeback victory. Kate, who is a patron of the All England Club, arrived early and spent time chatting with people queuing for tickets, posing for selfies and even helping staff at the ticket office. She then broke with tradition by not sitting in the royal box, instead taking a seat on Court 18 alongside former British player Tim Henman. There she watched Ferry, a British wild card, battle back from losing the first set to defeat his opponent and advance to the third round. The crowd around the court was packed and enthusiastic, enjoying a performance fit for a princess. Ferry's win was a bright spot for British hopes after a slow start to the tournament.
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| Claim | ITV |
|---|---|
| The Princess of Wales chatted with people in the queue and posed for selfies. | |
| The Princess of Wales is a patron of the All England Club. | |
| The Princess of Wales watched Arthur Ferry win his match from Court 18 alongside Tim Henman. |
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ITV1 focused on the surprise element of the Princess's visit and her warm interaction with fans, highlighting the break from royal tradition by sitting on an outer court rather than the royal box. The report also emphasised the positive outcome for British tennis, with Arthur Ferry's comeback win providing a feel-good moment.
- “imagine arriving to watch the tennis and you are greeted by a princess. That is exactly what happens for some of those fans today arriving in the queue early doors.”
- “She then broke with tradition. She didn't sit in the royal box. She actually sat in the outer courts to watch the action.”
- “He did put in a performance fit for a princess. He came from behind losing the first set to go on and win.”
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