The Prince and Princess of Wales were all smiles as they watched the 2025 Wimbledon Men’s Singles final from the Royal Box — but some fans have taken issue with the family’s absence the day prior.
On July 13, Prince William and Princess Kate were joined by Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Centre Court, cheering on Italy’s Jannik Sinner as he secured his first Wimbledon title with a four-set win over Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
The family of four looked relaxed and engaged during the match, with 11-year-old George and 10-year-old Charlotte taking in the spectacle from their front-row seats. But the moment was quickly overshadowed online by questions about where they were the day before — specifically, during the Women’s Singles final.
Kate attended the July 12 match alone, where she witnessed a dominant performance from Polish star Iga Świątek, who delivered the first women’s final double bagel in more than a century, defeating American Amanda Anisimova 6–0, 6–0. Kate later presented Świątek with the Venus Rosewater Dish — a duty she’s carried out since becoming patron of the All England Club in 2016.
While the women’s final also featured prominent guests including Billie Jean King, Cara Delevingne, and Welsh soprano Katherine Jenkins, William and the children were notably absent.
Social media weighs in: Where was Charlotte?
The family’s attendance at the men’s final — but not the women’s — has sparked backlash, especially among royal watchers online. Several Reddit threads and social media posts accused the royals of setting “a disappointing example” when it comes to supporting women’s sports.
