Prince George’s significant growth spurt captivated royal fans on Sunday as he walked beside his mother, Catherine, Princess of Wales, at Wimbledon. The Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by George and Princess Charlotte, arrived at the All England Club shortly after 3pm for the men’s singles final.
Arrival and Greeting at Wimbledon
Upon arrival, the family was greeted by British wildcard Arthur Fery, who had reached the semi-finals and was celebrating his 24th birthday. Kate, wearing an olive green midi-dress, handed Fery a birthday card and said, “This is for you, happy birthday.” She then introduced Fery to George and Charlotte, both of whom shook his hand.
Fery described the experience as “really special.” He told Kate he understood her children play tennis and invited them to “hit some balls” with him. William congratulated Fery on his run and wished him a happy birthday, exclaiming “what a tournament.” Fery later revealed that Kate had attended his second-round match, adding, “It was good to see her here and good to meet her finally.” He said the family are big tennis fans and joked, “Let’s see if I get the call up.”
Royal Box Standing Ovation
The family received a standing ovation upon entering the Royal Box. Kate waved to the crowd before taking her front-row seat. As patron of the All England Club, she will present the winner’s trophy after the match. Other royals in attendance included Lord Frederick Windsor, Sophie Winkleman, and Lady Gabriella Kingston, alongside celebrities Nicole Kidman, Rami Malek, Raye, and former champion Stan Smith.
Social Media Reaction to George's Height
The moment that dominated social media was Prince George walking beside Kate. Fans were shocked by how tall he has become. One posted: “Holy cow! Prince George has certainly had a major growth spurt.” Another wrote: “Prince George is getting tall!! It looks like he is only a few inches shorter than Catherine and she has at least three inch heels.” A third noted: “Prince George really underwent a growth spurt. He’s going to be extremely tall in the future.”
Images and videos of the family spread quickly, with royal watchers highlighting the clear change in George’s height and presence. At 11 years old, he now stands close to his mother’s height even with her in heels.
William's Conversation with Court Attendants
William also spoke with court attendants Ethan Langley and Martha Pearce, thanking them for the good weather during the tournament and noting it was uncommon. He expressed hope it would continue in future years. The visit combined royal duty with a family day out at one of their favourite events.
Kate’s role as patron added extra significance as she prepares to hand over the trophy. For many fans, though, the lasting image was Prince George’s transformation — a visible step toward the future. The online reaction captured the surprise: the young prince is changing fast, and royal followers noticed.
