Princess presents Wimbledon trophy to 23-year-old winner in star-studded final

The Princess of Wales beamed as she presented Jannik Sinner with the Wimbledon trophy after an intense four-set final in front of royalty and celebrities. Princess Catherine, patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, joined Annabel Croft for the trophy ceremony. Sinner, 23, defeated defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to claim his first Wimbledon title, seeking redemption after losing the Roland Garros final to Alcaraz.

The Princess, gradually resuming public duties post her cancer diagnosis, impressed in a royal blue gown and wore the Wimbledon bow brooch, a tradition for her Wimbledon visits. Accompanied by Prince William, Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, she congratulated both players on their performance after the final.

Sinner expressed his joy at winning the championship, acknowledging his tough loss in Paris and the importance of learning from defeats. Prince George and Princess Charlotte, dressed elegantly, attended the event. George, when asked about his tennis skills, modestly replied that he was "alright."

In the women's final, Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in under an hour. Kate, overwhelmed by cheers upon arrival at the Royal Box, consoled Anisimova after her loss. Anisimova appreciated Kate's kindness and support, expressing her honor at meeting her.

The Princess of Wales, Prince William, and their children enjoyed the Wimbledon final. Anisimova, emotional after her defeat, praised Swiatek's performance and vowed to continue working hard to return to Wimbledon in the future. Swiatek, the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, encouraged Anisimova and reflected on her unexpected victory.

Kate's outfit, a custom Self-Portrait ensemble, included a high-collared top and a flowing skirt, paired with Gianvito Rossi heels and an Anya Hindmarch tote bag. She accessorized with a Halcyon Days bracelet, Cartier earrings, and a Cartier watch from Prince William. Last year's men's final winner, Carlos Alcaraz, had a conversation with the Princess post-match, where she praised his performance.

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