Father Jim Sichko, a Catholic priest and motivational speaker from Kentucky, only found out later that Kate Middleton had smiled at his spontaneous Wimbledon shout. A cancer survivor and papal missionary, Sichko attended the finals with his sister and friends as part of a charity auction. The day, he says, turned into an unexpected joy.

Kate's appearance at the Men's Singles Final at Wimbledon in 2024 could have offered solace to others, a Royal biographer said.

Kate Middleton made her much-awaited appearance at Wimbledon on the thirteenth day of the championship, July 12. The Princess of Wales was welcomed with a standing ovation at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club as she waved at everyone,

Kate, the Princess of Wales, handed out the trophy to Iga Swiatek and some consoling words to Amanda Anisimova after the women’s Wimbledon final.

Kate Middleton is a regular attendee at Wimbledon as the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at which the tournament is held. On July 12, Princess Kate attended the women's singles final solo. Before the event, she met with young tennis players, including an 8-year-old with some important advice for the Princess of Wales.