The Princess of Wales made an appearance at Wimbledon today in her capacity as Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Upon her arrival, Catherine spent time with fans who had been waiting in The Queue since the early hours of the morning.
She was accompanied by the AELTC’s Honorary Stewards during her walkabout. These volunteers return each year to oversee The Queue and greet visitors as they enter the Championships grounds.
Later in the day, Catherine will take in some tennis action from one of the ground’s Outer Courts.
The Princess of Wales will be joined courtside by Deborah Jevans, who chairs the AELTC, along with former British tennis star Tim Henman.
The visit marks another engagement for Catherine at the prestigious tournament, where her patronage role sees her attend annually during the fortnight of competition at the SW19 venue.
Catherine’s itinerary also includes a meeting with youngsters from Shine Camera Club, a creative photography initiative run by the charity SHINE Merton.
The programme, established in 2021 by photographer and community activist Cindy Sasha, provides free photography education to children in Mitcham who face barriers to accessing cultural activities.
Princess of Wales | Source: PA
Last year, participants in the club produced a portrait series featuring community trailblazers as part of the Wimbledon learning programme, with their work subsequently displayed at the Qualifiers.
Today, the young photographers are capturing images throughout the Championships, with the Princess of Wales set to view their work and learn more about the organisation.
Princess of Wales | Source: PA
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