Royal Family consider surprise replacement for Princess Kate amid Prince William diary clash
A surprise Royal Family member could replace Princess Kate to present the Wimbledon winning trophy this weekend
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A surprise Royal Family member could replace Princess Kate to present the Wimbledon trophies this weekend.
Prince William may be unavailable to take up the role as he could be in Germany for the final of Euro 2024 if England beat the Netherlands on Wednesday.
The Prince of Wales is the President of the Football Association and has been cheering on England at matches over recent weeks.
It is hoped that Kate will be well enough to present the winner's trophies this weekend, but with her ongoing cancer treatment, it remains unclear whether she will attend.
A surprise Royal Family member could replace Princess Kate to present the Wimbledon winning trophy this weekendGettyIf the Princess is unavailable, the Duchess of Gloucester is being considered for the position, according to The Telegraph.
The Duchess of Gloucester - who was born in Denmark - married the Duke of Gloucester in 1972.
Similarly to Kate, she is an avid Tennis fan and has been an Honorary President of the Lawn Tennis Association for the last 25 years.
Kate has only made one public appearance this year - at Trooping the Colour last month.
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If the Princess is unavailable, the Duchess of Gloucester has been reportedly considered for the position
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All England Club Chair Debbie Jevans said their team at Wimbledon remain "flexible" with the plans.
Jevans said does not expect a decision on who is taking the position until the morning of the women's final on Saturday.
Following her cancer diagnosis, the Princess of Wales has not currently confirmed any future engagements.
Two weeks ago, Jevans said she was "hopeful" that Kate would present the trophies.
Kate has been the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016PAHowever, informal discussions are thought to have taken place in preparation of a replacement.
The All England Club Chair previously said: "We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority.
"We don’t know what we don’t know. All we’ve said is that we’ll work with her and give her as much flexibility as possible.
"I don’t know who would present the trophies as an alternative – that’s something to consider nearer the time if necessary. We’re staying flexible. When we hear we’ll then think about what’s the right thing to do."