Still undergoing chemotherapy Will Kate have to skip her Wimbledon tradition this year?
Princess Kate actually presents the Wimbledon trophies every year - but this year the organizers have not yet received a confirmation. However, they remain "hopeful".
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- Princess Catherine's participation in Wimbledon is uncertain due to her chemotherapy.
- Organizers hope she will be able to present the trophies, but have yet to confirm.
- Kate has taken on this tradition every year since 2016 - she inherited the office from Queen Elizabeth II.
An appearance by Princess Catherine of Wales at this year's Wimbledon tennis tournament is still up in the air. The prestigious tennis event has been running since June 24 until July 14.
As per tradition, Kate presents the trophies for the best players in the competition - not to mention her numerous visits to various matches. The organizers have not yet been able to make a clear announcement as to whether the princess will be making an appearance this year.
However, they are "hopeful that the Princess will be able to present the trophies to the winners", writes the Daily Mail.
The chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), Debbie Jevans, said they would give Kate "as much leeway as possible" for her decision. The Princess is currently still undergoing chemotherapy following her cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.
Kate is one of the AELTC's patrons - and a keen tennis player herself.
"Wants to fulfill a few commitments in the summer"
The AELTC's hope simply comes from her first public appearance since taking time out: Kate was in fact involved in "Trooping the Color". However, she is not yet fulfilling every royal duty. Kensington Palace also announced that they did not want to confirm anything long-term, as the princess's cancer treatment meant there was general uncertainty about her health.
In a statement, Kate herself said she hoped to "fulfill a few public commitments over the summer". If the 42-year-old does not appear at Wimbledon, an alternative will also have to be found. The organization puts this into perspective: "We will remain flexible and wait for a decision. Then we'll think about the next step."
Ten royals have presented the trophies to the winners at Wimbledon so far. It all began in 1907 with Prince George, later King George V. Princess Catherine took over the traditional role from Queen Elizabeth II, who stood on the Wimbledon grass numerous times between 1952 and 2016.
