“I love you”: Kate Middleton’s unexpected reaction to fan’s shout steals spotlight at Wimbledon 2025 final

During the Wimbledon men's singles final trophy presentation on July 13, 2025, something unexpected occurred. When Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton entered Centre Court, a loud voice from the audience cried, "I love you, Kate! " Kate Middleton smiled and laughed, surprising everybody, hence the instant viral buzz.

Still, what exactly transpired that day on the last Wimbledon Championships court?

Kate Middleton reacts to fan during Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s trophy presentation

The audience waited for the award ceremony after Jannik Sinner took his first Wimbledon championship against Carlos Alcaraz on July 13, 2025, in London. In her capacity as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, a title she received from Queen Elizabeth in 2016, Kate Middleton, 43, came to give the awards.

After welcoming the ball boys and girls, as she went toward the trophies, a fan broke the silence with a sincere shout, "I love you, Kate! " Kate Middleton heard it and responded with a large smile and brief chuckle.

The crowd saw, and the video spread fast online to thousands of shares. Kate Middleton bowed softly as she presented Carlos Alcaraz the runner-up trophy. The first Italian man to win Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner was then given the championship cup, thereby rewriting history. The two also chatted briefly before he lifted the trophy.

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This was Kate Middleton’s first appearance at Wimbledon 2025. She had earlier confirmed her attendance just a day before, after taking time off due to her ongoing cancer treatment, which she described as a “roller coaster.”

Also Read: Kate Middleton Gets Emotional As Wimbledon Crowd Stands Up To Cheer Her Return After Cancer FightKate attended the men’s final alongside Prince William, their son Prince George, 11, and daughter Princess Charlotte, 10. Their youngest child, Prince Louis, 7, did not attend. The family watched the final from the Royal Box on the fourteenth and last day of the tournament.The day before finals, July 12, Kate also showed up to present Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova with awards during the Ladies' Singles Final. During a somber event, smiles were brought about by Kate Middleton's humorous response to the fan's shout, therefore making it among the most touching and viral highlights of Wimbledon 2025.