local
Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 2, 2026
· 2 min read
Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon's famous Queue and sat beside Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remission, is the patron of the All England Club.“On arr...
Key takeaway Crowds gathered as Kate walked by “Henman Hill” to reach Court 18, where British player Arthur Fery was facing Otto Virtanen.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents who follow tennis may be interested to know that the patronage of the All England Club by Kate, the Princess of Wales, reflects a commitment to community engagement that local organizations can emulate. The fact that she spent time meeting attendees in The Queue, many of whom had been waiting since early morning, demonstrates an appreciation for the dedication of fans. Similarly, her planned meeting with children from Shine Camera Club, a program supporting disadvantaged youth, highlights the potential for local sports organizations to make a positive impact on their communities. As San Antonio continues to develop its own sports and recreational programs, the example set by the All England Club and its patron can serve as a model for building strong relationships with local fans and promoting social responsibility.
About this story
Original reporting by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more The San Antonio stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon's famous Queue and sat beside Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remission, is the patron of the All England Club.“On arr...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 2, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter