Princess Catherine’s emotional message to ‘brave’ boy, 11, amid cancer battle
The Princess of Wales met with 11-year-old Ambrose Caldecott, who was diagnosed with stage two osteosarcoma in March 2024, ahead of the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday
The royals greeted members of the public before taking their seats in the Royal Box
Princess Kate offered words of support for a young boy battling cancer before she made her way to Centre Court with Prince William and children George and Charlotte.
The Princess of Wales met with 11-year-old Ambrose Caldecott, who was diagnosed with stage two osteosarcoma in March 2024.
Kate herself is now in remission from cancer after being diagnosed last year, and this weekend at The Championships have been her most high public appearances since recovering.
On Sunday, she met with Ambrose, 11, from south London, who was using crutches as they shook hands.
Kate said it was nice to meet him as she asked his name.
Ambrose, who tossed coin at the start of the men’s final today, shook hands with Charlotte, George and William.
Kate asked him how he felt as he told her of his condition before she told him how ‘tough’ it was, adding: “What a brave boy you’ve been. Good luck today, we’ll be cheering you on.”
After his diagnosis last year, Ambrose had two extremely intense rounds of chemotherapy, followed by a major surgery to remove his femur and then replace it.
Kate and the family then crossed a small bridge within the grounds to enter Centre Court.
The family was greeted by huge cheers from hundreds gathered below, waiting to catch a glimpse of the royals.
Kate stunned in an electric blue dress and carried a sun hat while Charlotte wore a cream dress with black trim.
The family arrived together at Wimbledon on Sunday
William and George each donned a suit and tie – despite the intense heat courtside.
The fab four had first met British men’s doubles champions Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash, who landed the trophy yesterday – the first Brit pairing to do so in 89 years.
Cash asked George if he was any good at tennis, and he shyly responded: “I’m alright.”
All four royals stood and applauded in unison with the entire stadium as Ambrose entered the court to carry out the coin toss.
Kate, who had earlier told Ambrose her family would be “cheering you on” for his big moment, flashed a kind wave at the boy as he walked off, using his crutches to walk unaided from the net.
