EXCLUSIVE: An expert lip reader has revealed what Princess Charlotte and brother Prince George both said after they were introduced to double winners Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool at Wimbledon
Liam McInerney Content Editor
16:14, 13 Jul 2025Updated 18:07, 13 Jul 2025
Princess Charlotte and Prince George with Princess Kate after arriving at Wimbledon today(Image: WireImage)
Arriving in Wimbledon this afternoon, Prince William and Kate Middleton introduced their eldest children Princess Charlotte and Prince George to men’s double title winners Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool.
The touching exchange was analysed by expert lip reader Jeremy Freeman and according to him, Kate, 43, asked the British champions how long they had been playing together. Then, turning to Charlotte, 10, and George, 11, she said: “Wow, how about that? So, they only just started playing together ten months ago. And go on to win Wimbledon.”
Bursting with enthusiasm, Charlotte replied: “Oh, wow.”
George meanwhile, according to Jeremy, said: “Mmm nice, yeah.”
The family arriving at Wimbledon for the men’s final (Image: PA)
Kate then said: “Not bad is it.”
Charlotte’s response is perhaps unsurprising given that in the past royal expert Ingrid Seward has spoken about what a huge tennis fan she is. Speaking to The Sun, she said: “Charlotte has always loved tennis, and mum Kate took her to Hurlingham when she was quite young to play tennis there. Tennis is a big family thing on both sides.”
The royals are in Wimbledon to watch defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defend his title against world number one Jannik Sinner.
Kate, as she did yesterday afternoon for the women’s singles, will present the trophy on Centre Court to the winner.
The Princess of Wales, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, received a standing ovation yesterday after stepping out into the royal box at Centre Court.
And according to Jeremy, Kate, acknowledging the crowd, said: “Thanks. Hi.” Then, turning to somebody out of shot, said: “Sweet, very nice to hear!”
Princess of Wales, Prince George and the Prince of Wales meet Steve Backshall, on day fourteen of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships(Image: PA)
She was present without her husband and children to watch Poland’s Iga Siatek defeat American Amanda Anisimova 6–0, 6-0 in the one-sided final.
And demonstrating her class afterwards, she told the runner-up: “You should be so proud, well done, and enjoy yourself.”
Speaking backstage, she later told the winner Swiatek: “Ensure you have some downtime.”
She also said: “Wonderful, extraordinary achievement, very well done. Congratulations and enjoy it. Enjoy the celebrations back home.”