Prince William is unlikely to step in for Princess Catherine to present the winners' trophies at Wimbledon 2024 due to his other important sporting commitments.
Princess Catherine's ongoing cancer treatment has raised concerns about whether she will feel well enough to attend the finals this weekend. While Royal fans might expect the Prince of Wales to take her place, Prince William, as President of the Football Association, is more likely to be in Germany supporting his beloved England team.
The UEFA Euro 2024 final is scheduled to be held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany, on July 14th. England is set to play the Netherlands in the semi-final on July 10th, and with a strong chance of advancing, Prince William is expected to be present for these crucial matches. This schedule coincides with the final matches of Wimbledon 2024, with the women's singles final on July 13th and the men's singles final on July 14th.
Prince William has been deeply involved in supporting the England football team throughout the tournament. He was seen nervously watching England play at the Düsseldorf Arena on July 6th during the quarterfinals, where he cheered passionately after England scored a nail-biting equalizer in the 80th minute. Dressed smartly in a navy suit and football-print tie, William celebrated England's victory against Switzerland in a dramatic penalty shootout. He was joined by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, UEFA Deputy General Secretary Giorgio Marchetti, and former Portugal ace Luís Figo. After the match, he expressed his excitement on social media, writing, "Nail-biting to the very end. Well done, England. Semi-finals, here we come. We believe!"
Prince William's passion for sports is well-documented, and he was visibly on edge during the game, often watching with his head in his hands. With the possibility of attending the Euro 2024 final, questions remain about whether Princess Catherine, who is the Patron of the All England Club, will be able to present the winning trophies at Wimbledon later this week. Princess Catherine has only made one public appearance so far this year, at Trooping the Colour last month. If she is unavailable, the Duchess of Gloucester is being considered to present the awards, according to The Telegraph.
