In response to King’s inquiry about how she was feeling, Kate’s simple reply, according to Freeman, was: “Beautiful.”
Post-match, she offered solace and praise to both Swiatek and Anisimova for their performances on the court. Kate was seen reassuring Anisimova about her efforts, as interpreted by Jeremy: “You should be so proud, well done, and enjoy yourself.”
Backstage, while conversing with champion Iga Swiatek, it is believed Kate advised: “Ensure that you have some downtime.”
Her conversation with Swiatek also contained commendations on her victory: “Wonderful, extraordinary achievement, very well done. Congratulations and enjoy it. Enjoy the celebrations back home.”
After etching her name in history as the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, Siatek addressed the audience: “First of all I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks no matter what happened today. I hope we’re going to play many more finals here and at other tournaments.”
Admitting her surprise at her own success, she remarked, “I didn’t even dream [about winning] because it was way too far, I feel like I’m already an experienced player after winning the slams before but I never really expected this one.”
Kate, who serves as the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, has been a fixture on Centre Court for the duration of her marriage to Prince William since 2011.
Last year, she had the honour of presenting the men’s singles trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, and there is anticipation that she may repeat the tradition this afternoon as Alcaraz faces Jannik Sinner in the eagerly awaited final.