Kate Middleton Faces Another Major Setback Amid Her Cancer Battle
Kate Middleton’s anticipated appearance at Wimbledon remains uncertain as she reportedly waits for a doctor’s go-ahead following her cancer diagnosis.
In her stead, her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, have taken the spotlight at the prestigious event.
As the tennis tournament commenced on July 1, visuals obtained by Page Six revealed Carole and Michael Middleton attending the high-profile event on Thursday.
Carole was seen wearing a floral dress paired with a cream blazer, while Michael sported a navy suit and yellow tie.
The Princess of Wales, a devoted supporter of the All England Club and an avid tennis player, has frequently presented the Wimbledon trophy to the winning champions.
However, her recent cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy have cast doubt on her ability to attend this year’s tournament.
Kate publicly announced her illness in March and has since been open about her treatment journey.
Royal fans remain hopeful for Kate’s return, especially after she made a public appearance at Trooping the Colour last month, expressing her eagerness to resume some royal duties over the summer.
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Despite this, Kensington Palace has yet to provide an update on her Wimbledon attendance.
Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Club, told The Telegraph, “We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority.
We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.”
As royal watchers eagerly await news, the Middleton family’s presence at Wimbledon underscores their support for Kate during this challenging time.