“It’s always the same — they show up for the men’s final like clockwork, but skip the women’s,” one user wrote. Another questioned why Charlotte, a budding tennis fan herself, didn’t get the chance to attend the women’s match. “You’d think it would be meaningful to have her there, watching the best in the world,” they noted.

Some commentators speculated that if Princess Charlotte is taking tennis lessons, exposure to high-level women’s matches could be just as inspiring as the men’s game — especially given her mother’s long-standing role in the sport’s leadership.

William supports women’s football — but critics say it’s not consistent

In defence of the future King, others pointed out that Prince William has shown strong support for women’s football this summer. Just days before the Wimbledon final, he was seen in Zurich celebrating England’s Lionesses as they defeated the Netherlands 4–0 in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 group stage.

He also spent time with the squad during training camp at St. George’s Park and even joined young girls at a grassroots football session — handing out jerseys and taking part in drills alongside legends like Rachel Brown-Finnis and Kerry Davis.

Still, critics argue that public gestures like these must be consistent — not selective.

“The message matters,” one post read. “You can support women’s football and still fall short by not showing up for women’s tennis.”

As the debate continues, royal watchers will no doubt be paying close attention to how the family balances its public commitments in the future — and whether Princess Charlotte might eventually take her place alongside her mother as a role model for women in sport.