Catherine, Princess of Wales, loves all things tennis.
Catherineserves hit after hit with her Wimbledon looks, routinely saying in the Royal Box.
“Growing up, I obviously watched Wimbledon,” Catherine began.
“It’s been very much a part of my family growing up.
It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.”
Catherine’s role became much more public, as she awarded winners with trophies.
The usual royal poker face was long gone.
After awarding Djokovic, Catherine gave Federer an affectionate pat on the arm in consolation.
He’s tight with the whole Middleton clan.
Carole evidently has a huge crush on Federer (who doesn’t?)
and the juicy detail was dropped by none other than her daughter, Catherine.
I don’t think she will mind me saying that!
I think he probably knows that too."
Indeed, Federer is a favorite among the Middleton family.
Roger Federer appreciates how the family’s love of the sport.
I hope that he’ll still say the same in a few years' time."
In 2019, Roger Federer took a more hands-on approach in encouraging George to appreciate the sport.
Federer continued, joking, “I’m the only player he’s ever met.
Then you have a little head start in who is your favourite player.”
Princess Catherine broke royal protocol for Roger Federer
Wimbledon is almost here!!
After that, Federer and Prince William shook hands.
Naturally, the internet had something to say about it.
“Roger got more kisses from Kate than Mirka,” one persontweetedin 2017.
“I guess Kate is used to the Swiss cultural ‘3 kisses’ by now,” anothertweeted.
Another exchange occurred in 2023.
Federer, who’d since retired, was given a standing ovation by the Wimbledon crowd.
He walked to the Royal Box and first greeted his wife while fans cheered.
Catherine went on to give him another cue, according to John Lloyd of the BBC.
Underprivileged children came for a day of playing with Federer to experience the unifying positivity of sports.
The video showed Federer and Catherine’s obvious bond, and their mutual love of the sport.
Side note: Who knew that she was so good at tennis?
But Federer had only praise for the princess.
“The serve looks good,” he replied.
While their video brought attention to their causes, it also emphasized their evident chemistry.
Federer himself has commented on the royal clout that Catherine brings to the event.
That would be beautiful, I think."
Maybe if Prince George continues getting tennis lessons from Federer, he’ll go on to compete.
Federer isn’t totally off in his wistful dream of a royal playing at the famous tournament.
Unfortunately, they didn’t make it very far.
magazinereported that Catherine was giggling the whole time she engaged with Federer, whileThe Telegraphmused about possible flirting.
TheDaily Mailcalled their interaction a “very friendly display at Wimbledon.”
In short,everybodynoticed it.
It wasn’t just tabloids and newspapers that covered Catherine and Federer’s exchanges.
The world of Twitter had a lot to say about things too.
“To me, she’s practically glowing, definitely and flirty here,” one persontweeted.
“You see it?
“I would be far more lively around Roger too.
She’s only human,” a Twitter userreplied.
“I think everybody saw it!
I saw it live on TV even.
I think she did not watch any tennis at all,” anotheradded.
“She has known him years, stop finding something that isn’t there,” someonereplied.
“Who wouldn’t feel like that towards one of the greatest tennis players of all time?
He took center stage as he should.”
She went on to explain that “she might just have been feeling neglected.”
Some people found Catherine and Federer’s exchange that much more offensive preciselybecauseMirka was seated right there.
“Get you somebody who looks at you like Kate Middleton looks at Roger Federer?”
someonetweeted, while another personreplied: “WITH his wife right there.”
It can’t be easy seeing your spouse splashed across the tabloids over an alleged closer-than-appropriate relationship.
