Princess Kate Middleton has offered a heartfelt tribute following the surprising announcement of Andy Murray’s retirement from Wimbledon, after his planned mixed doubles appearance with Emma Raducanu was canceled.
In a poignant message, Kate expressed her admiration for Murray’s illustrious career, stating, “An incredible Wimbledon career comes to an end.
You should be so very proud @andymurray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! ‘C’.”
Kate Middleton makes emotional statement after Andy Murray’s shock announcement
Princess Kate, who made her first official public appearance of the year at Trooping the Colour in June, has been a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016.
She has frequently presented trophies to tournament winners in the past.
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British tennis professional Murray expressed gratitude towards Wimbledon organizers for the emotional farewell ceremony following his final appearance, which included a first-round defeat alongside his brother Jamie in the men’s doubles.
Murray reflected on his decision to retire, stating, “The time has come to close this chapter of my illustrious career.
I can no longer perform at the level I would want to.”
While Princess Kate has not confirmed her attendance at the upcoming Wimbledon events, her recent statement has sparked hope among her supporters that she may grace the tournament and present trophies to the winners.
