{"id":8227,"date":"2026-07-10T10:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/will-princess-of-wales-join-centre-court-crowd-to-cheer-on-arthur-fery-in-wimbledon-semi-final\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:40:00","slug":"will-princess-of-wales-join-centre-court-crowd-to-cheer-on-arthur-fery-in-wimbledon-semi-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehotedit.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/10\/will-princess-of-wales-join-centre-court-crowd-to-cheer-on-arthur-fery-in-wimbledon-semi-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Princess of Wales join Centre Court crowd to cheer on Arthur Fery in Wimbledon semi-final?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"sc-ANcFo fPKqeX\">\n<div data-island-hydrate-component=\"NewsletterSignup\" data-island-hydrate-props=\"{&quot;data&quot;:{&quot;path&quot;:&quot;nl__TheWeekender&quot;,&quot;isRich&quot;:false,&quot;sectionPath&quot;:&quot;\/showbiz&quot;}}\">\n<div class=\"sc-iaUwwa eBDiLE\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/princess-of-wales\">Princess of Wales<\/a> has not confirmed whether she will attend <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/arthur-fery\">Arthur Fery<\/a>&#8216;s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/wimbledon\">Wimbledon<\/a> semi-final on Friday, but royal watchers believe there&#8217;s every chance she could make another appearance at the All England Club after publicly celebrating the British star&#8217;s historic run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Catherine, who has been patron of the All England Club since 2016, is a regular visitor during Wimbledon fortnight and traditionally presents the trophies following both the Ladies&#8217; and Gentlemen&#8217;s Singles Finals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>While Kensington Palace has not announced whether she will be in the Royal Box for<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/tennis\/when-does-fery-play-wimbledon-today-start-time-how-to-watch-semi-final-b1289398.html\"> Friday&#8217;s match against Alexander Zverev<\/a>, the Princess has already shown her support for Fery throughout this year&#8217;s Championships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fBgpAb dehuzV\">\n<p><h3>Why do fans think Kate Middleton could attend Arthur Fery&#8217;s Wimbledon semi-final?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fBgpAb dehuzV full-bleed-1000\">\n<div class=\"sc-hiCkJs hjGDhH\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/01KX5MP1Y43P41TP6JEWZ09RAZ.jpg?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=320 320w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/01KX5MP1Y43P41TP6JEWZ09RAZ.jpg?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=640 640w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/01KX5MP1Y43P41TP6JEWZ09RAZ.jpg?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960 960w\" media=\"(max-width: 1000px)\" width=\"5758\" height=\"3875\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/01KX5MP1Y43P41TP6JEWZ09RAZ.jpg?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960\" width=\"5758\" height=\"3875\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"sc-dkPvMp YXmIZ\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Arthur Fery during a practice session ahead of his singles semi-final match <\/p>\n<p>PA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cA memorable day at Wimbledon,\u201d she wrote on her official X account. \u201cCongratulations to Arthur Fery on becoming the first British wildcard to reach the Gentlemen&#8217;s Singles semi-finals in the Open Era, a fantastic achievement that has inspired so many. Wishing you the very best for the next round.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Princess signed the message simply with a \u2018C\u2019, indicating she had written it personally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fBgpAb dehuzV\">\n<p><h3>Why is Arthur Fery&#8217;s Wimbledon run so significant?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Fery has become the story of Wimbledon after reaching the semi-finals as a wildcard, only the second player in the tournament&#8217;s history to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The player, who grew up 10 minutes from the SW19 tournament, is also the last British singles player left in the draw following an otherwise disappointing Championships for the home contingent. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>His straight-sets victory over French Open finalist and ninth seed Flavio Cobolli propelled him into the world&#8217;s top 100 for the first time and set up a semi-final showdown with Alexander Zverev.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside\/>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Born in London and raised just 10 minutes from the All England Club, Fery has quickly become one of the breakout stars of Wimbledon 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fBgpAb dehuzV\">\n<p><h3>Which royals have attended Wimbledon this year?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Princess of Wales is not the only royal to have supported Fery&#8217;s fairytale run.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-fBgpAb dehuzV full-bleed-1000\">\n<div class=\"sc-hiCkJs hjGDhH\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/2285208520..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=320 320w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/2285208520..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=640 640w,&#10;https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/2285208520..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960 960w\" media=\"(max-width: 1000px)\" width=\"4010\" height=\"2671\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.standard.co.uk\/2026\/07\/10\/10\/2285208520..?quality=75&amp;auto=webp&amp;width=960\" width=\"4010\" height=\"2671\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"sc-dkPvMp YXmIZ\"\/><\/picture>\n<p>Queen Camilla showed her support for the British tennis player earlier this week<\/p>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Queen <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/camilla\">Camilla<\/a> watched from the Royal Box as the British wildcard booked his place in the semi-finals with an ace before meeting him after the match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Royal Family&#8217;s official social media accounts later shared a message congratulating the rising star.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations to Arthur Fery on a magnificent win, taking you to the Semi-Finals of Wimbledon,\u201d the post read. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-gsDLFA dOXdAH\">\n<div class=\"sc-bdvvNz gfwfNK\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThe Queen was delighted to watch you play on Centre Court today. Thank you to everyone who works at The Championships to make it such a fantastic event for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/showbiz\/princess-of-wales-kate-middleton-arthur-fery-wimbledon-semifinal-b1289505.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Princess of Wales has not confirmed whether she will attend Arthur Fery&#8216;s Wimbledon semi-final on Friday, but royal watchers believe there&#8217;s every chance she could make another appearance at the All England Club after publicly celebrating the British star&#8217;s historic run. 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