Kate Middleton: Who is the 78-year-old who might replace her at Wimbledon 2024-07-14 09:20:41

As well as a spectator, the princess has traditionally held an important role in the event, presenting the trophies to the tournament’s winners, a role previously held by Queen Elizabeth. However, as Middleton was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago, it is still unclear whether she will be able to attend this year’s event.

As she had said recently, with this disease one sometimes has good days and sometimes bad days. Although she is generally doing better, she still wants to be careful, and as seriously as she takes her royal duties, her health is, of course, a priority.

Thus, the Palace has already “made” an alternative plan in case he cannot appear at Wimbledon. In her absence, the 78-year-old Duchess of Gloucester, Birgitta, who is married to Queen Elizabeth’s first cousin and Duke of Gloucester, Prince Richard, will take her place.

Like Kate, Birgitta is a big fan of tennis, and even serves as honorary president of the Lawn Tennis Association, the governing body for tennis in Britain. In fact, the duchess has already attended two matches of this year’s Wimbledon, which began on July 1.