BBC tennis pundit Tim Henman was seen sitting alongside the Princess of Wales at Wimbledon on day four, prompting a humorous comment from his colleague Isa Guha. The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, surprised fans by choosing to sit with the former British tennis star as they watched British hopeful Arthur Fery take on Finland's Otto Virtanen on Court 18.
Princess Kate's surprise appearance at Wimbledon
Kate, 44, an avid tennis fan, arrived in a stylish blue outfit: a mid-blue blazer and matching trousers paired with a white top and tan pointed heels. She was seen chatting and laughing with Henman, 51, as they watched the match. The BBC addressed her arrival during the broadcast, leading presenter Isa Guha to make an amusing remark about her colleague.
Isa Guha's light-hearted dig at Tim Henman
Guha, the former England cricket star turned broadcaster, aimed a playful jab at Henman. “Arthur Fery, imagine having to play in front of royalty as well,” she said. “The Princess of Wales in the house, there she is, chatting to Tim Henman... hope he's not boring her.” The comment drew laughs as the cameras showed Kate smiling and laughing with Henman.
Princess Kate scanned tickets at Wimbledon
BBC commentator Chris Bradnam revealed that Kate had even been seen scanning fans' tickets as they entered the grounds. “Her Royal Highness, Catherine Princess of Wales, she's been on duty today, mixing it with the fans, and scanning tickets! Our floor manager Tim told me that – who'd have thought, they'd have been meeting her scanning her ticket, coming into the grounds today, and now [sat] in the middle of fans,” he said on the broadcast.
Princess Kate and Henman were later spotted leaving midway through the second set, with Fery leading 3-2 on serve. The pair appeared in good spirits throughout their time together, chatting animatedly and enjoying the tennis action.
