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Princess Kate returns to Wimbledon and greets tennis fans lining up in the Queue
By Ken Maguire | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue on Thursday before attending a second-round match featuring British player Arthur Fery on one of the outer courts at the grass-court Grand Slam.
The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remi...
Key takeaway The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remi...
Why this matters in Frisco News
While the visit of Kate, the Princess of Wales, to Wimbledon may seem like a distant royal affair, it has a tangible connection to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As the patron of the All England Club, Kate's presence at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament is a reminder that international events can have local resonance. For tennis enthusiasts in Frisco , Kate's attendance and interactions with fans, including those waiting in the famous Queue, demonstrate the sport's global appeal and the dedication of its followers. The fact that Wimbledon leaves a small batch of tickets available for same-day purchase, prompting fans to camp out overnight, shows the level of enthusiasm that exists for the sport, which is also present in local tennis communities in Collin and Denton counties. As Frisco continues to grow and develop its own recreational facilities, the passion for tennis on display at Wimbledon can serve as a model for building a strong and engaged local tennis community.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue on Thursday before attending a second-round match featuring British player Arthur Fery on one of the outer courts at the grass-court Grand Slam.
The princess, who early last year announced her cancer was in remi...
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