The Duchess Diary

Let's talk royals

  • Latest News
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • For a Laugh
  • Royal Kids
  • Travel
  • TV & Movies

The Queen Plans to Give Duchess of Cambridge a Very Special Gift

Kate Middleton Sunglasses Claps Wimbledon

Mirrorpix / Splash News

It’s no secret that the Duchess of Cambridge loves tennis.  Her Royal Highness has attended Wimbledon quite frequently, even before marrying Prince William in 2011, and is said to play the sport quite regularly.

In fact, they got approval this past summer to build a tennis court on the grounds of Anmer Hall.

Kate Middleton White Temperley Dress Prince William Wimbledon 2011

Brock Miller/Splash News

The Sunday Times reports that Queen Elizabeth, who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (where Wimbledon is played) for 64 years, will hand over the role to Catherine when the tournament starts this June. 

Embed from Getty Images

The Queen herself is not a big tennis fan; according to the Daily Mail, Her Majesty has only attended the tournament four times since 1957 (her cousin, the Duke of Kent, is president).

PHOTOS: The Many Faces of Kate at Wimbledon 2015

The news comes as plans are being made to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday on April 21st, though public celebrations will take play in June, including a massive street party on the Mall.

Royal biographer has written a two-hour documentary, The Queen at 90, that will air on ITV

Hardman is the author of Our Queen, perhaps one of my most favorite books on Her Majesty’s reign.

According to Hello!‘s Emily Nash, Hardman has already interviewed Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Catherine for the special, and footage of the family’s work from the last year has been recorded.

❮❮ Previous Post
Next Post ❯ ❯

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Tags

Beauty Books Danish Royals Dutch Royals Fashion Food Hair Hats Interviews Jewelry Kate Middleton Meghan Markle Monaco Royals Movies Pippa Middleton Prince Charles Prince George Prince Harry Prince Philip Princess Charlotte Princess Diana Prince William Royal Children Royal News Royal Tours Royal Weddings Spanish Royals Swedish Royals The Middletons The Queen The Windsors Travel TV

One’s Favorite Sites

  • What Kate Wore
  • Go Fug Yourself
  • The Court Jeweller
  • Kate’s Closet
  • From Berkshire To Buckingham
  • Kate Middleton Style
  • What Would Kate Do?
  • A Taste of Dawn
  • Kate’s Royal Closet

Copyright

© Kelly Lynch and The Duchess Diary, 2015. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kelly Lynch and The Duchess Diary with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
prince william smiles kate middleton checks on princess charlotte lindo wing

Kate Middleton: How Great Thou (Hair) Art

Pippa Middleton Holds Kate Middleton Alexander McQueen Royal Wedding Train

Was Grace Kelly Really That Much More Stylish Than Kate Middleton?

Hatty Preston Lead Image The Royals Premiere Party UK

“The Royals” Star Hatty Preston Steals the Show With Glittering Crow at Premiere Party

michael middleton carole middleton james middleton pippa middleton leave goring hotel day after royal wedding

The Goring Hotel Has a Gin Garden, and It Looks Spectacular

  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Pretty Chic Theme By: Pretty Darn Cute Design