Ons Jabeur

Kate’s tennis friend who hopes to be the first African Grand Slam winner: Tunisian Ons Jabeur – who opts for modest clothing on the court  – says she is ready to win Wimbledon, a year after making Princess of Wales cry with her dignified speech about loss

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When Ons Jabeur lost at last year’s Wimbledon women’s final, it made a rare public emotional moment for the Princess of Wales. Kate Middleton, 42, a huge tennis fan and All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club patron, cheered as Czech Republic’s Markéta Vondrousova claimed the Venus Rosewater Dish. However, she also empathised with Jabeur, who wept … Read more

A royal racquet at Wimbledon! From Kate with her eyes on the ball to Princess Charlotte meeting a spaniel… the moments when the royals became the attraction at SW19

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With the action kicking off again today at Wimbledon after an eventful year for the royals, fans will be on the lookout for any familiar faces. The Princess of Wales has been nearly every year since 2011 and is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – though it’s not been confirmed … Read more