‘You’re an inspiration’: Kate’s sweet moment with royal fan, 27, during Wimbledon women’s final as they chat nails and horses
The Princess of Wales shared a sweet moment with a young royal fan ahead of the Wimbledon Ladies final this afternoon.
Princess Kate, 41, arrived at the All England Lawn, Tennis and Croquet Club amid high winds to meet hard-working tournament staff before taking her seat on Center Court.
Among the people she met and kept the tournament going was Philippa George, who was selected to conduct the coin toss that decided whether Ons Jabeur or Marketa Vondrousova would serve first.
Ms George, 27, was nominated for the toss as a representative of the Riding For The Disabled charity.
As the pair chatted ahead of the finale, mum-of-three Kate told her she was an “inspiration” to a lot of people.
The Princess of Wales shared a sweet moment with 27-year-old Philippa George, who was chosen to perform the coin toss ahead of the Wimbledon women’s final
On arrival at SW19, Princess Kate sparkled in a lime green self-portrait dress costing £420, and she wanted to meet the hard-working staff as soon as possible.
The avid tennis fan shook hands with ball boys and ball girls at the All England Club and met Philippa.
Dressed in Wimbledon white in a T-shirt and a cap with the champion’s logo, Philippa shook Kate’s hand and beamed.
Kate asked about her Wimbledon-themed nail polish and whether Mrs. George had practiced for the coin toss.
Kate looked at the special coin Philippa tossed at the start of the game to decide who would serve first and asked Philippa if she had practiced
Pictured: Philippa performing the coin toss on Center Court ahead of the match between Marketa Vondrousova and Ons Jabeur
After a successful coin toss, Philippa managed to get a picture with the two players before the match started
The princess told her she was “such an inspiration to so many people” and was happy to have been recognised.
Ms George, 27, said after the meeting: ‘It was so special. She asked me about my nails and told me how I love horses.
“She was really happy I was here… It means so much.
“It’s such an honor to be here and to be a part of it all. I am so grateful to be given this opportunity.”
The Riding for the Disabled Association was founded in 1969. It provides therapy for disabled adults and children through horseback riding and other equestrian activities.
After the toss, Philippa posed for a photo with Jabeur and Marketa Vondrousova before the match started.
During today’s Women’s Final, Center Court was flooded with exclusive guests and famous faces, from Princess Kate to Hollywood Royalty.
Among the famous faces in the crowd are Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, Dame Maggie Smith and Andrew Garfield.
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam is also in the Royal Box this afternoon, joined by several former Wimbledon champions including Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King.