The Princess of Wales looked on with delight as Wimbledon’s newest champion, Carlos Alcaraz, presented him with his winner’s trophy after a gripping final at SW19.
The Spaniard bowed to the princess, who had paired her elegant £750 emerald green Roland Mouret herd with a pair of earrings in the same color for the climax of the tournament.
She could be seen congratulating the champion of the tournament as she handed over the award, before stepping back and applauding the new number one.
Moments before handing over the prestigious trophy, Princess Catherine expressed her condolences to Alcaraz’s opponent, Novak Djokovic, as the Serb bowed his head as he accepted the award.
Before performing her duties as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, the princess was greeted with huge applause.
The Princess of Wales was pictured elated for Wimbledon’s newest champion Carlos Alcaraz after dethroning tournament favorite Novak Djokovic.
The princess was spotted in an elegant £750 Roland Mouret emerald dress
Kate beamed as she handed Alcaraz the trophy
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz pictured addressing the crowd holding the winner’s trophy after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in their final men’s singles tennis match on the final day of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships
Tensions were obviously high during the game as the princess gasped during the play
All’s well that ends well! Smiles returned as she presented the award
She was spotted talking to her daughter during the match
The pair gestured to the court during their conversation
She was caught shaking hands with the ball kids and chatting with them as they lined up to welcome her onto the field to present the trophies.
Her rapport with the youths at the court was on display for all to see, some of them grinning as she politely walked down the line and shook hands.
During the ceremony, the princess also chose to shake hands with a number of club officials, including Jerry Armstrong, the championship referee, who has been associated with the tournament for 50 years.
She chatted briefly with him on the field as the crowd applauded.
The princess, 41, was joined by her children Prince George and Princess Charlotte and her husband Prince William on the final day of the tournament in SW19.
Alongside her stylish mother, Princess Charlotte was pictured wearing pink sunglasses as she sat next to her brother.
Prince George was seen in a regal navy blue suit as he sat next to his sister.
Both children were completely engrossed in the day’s tennis, with the young prince watching the action at points with his head in his hands.
The Royals were spotted waving to fans below as they crossed the bridge to leave the club.
Princess Kate has already attended the tournament twice this season and was on hand to watch Vondrousova from the Czech Republic win the Venus Rosewater Dish.
The pair shared a loving moment as they stared at each other during the game
Kate, Princess of Wales, greets ballboys and ballgirls as she arrives for the presentation ceremony
She grinned as she spoke to the ball boys on the field
The princess always looked like a considerate mother as she stayed close to her children before the winner was announced
Runner-up Novak Djokovic (right) bowed before graciously accepting the second-place award
Kate congratulated Carlos Alcaraz on his victory and presented him with the famous trophy
Princess Charlotte and Prince George were both captivated by the blood-curdling finale
William and Kate were joined by their two children on the day of the men’s final in SW19
The family was spotted waving to fans below as they walked across the bridge
Prince George (right) looked regal in a navy suit accompanied by Prince William (left)
She has been a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016.
Alcaraz’s victory makes him the first player outside the ‘big four’ – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray – to win the men’s singles since 2002.
The victory follows his first grand slam title after winning the US Open last year.
The last time 36-year-old Djokovic lost on center court, Carlos was still in primary school.