Photo montage of King Felipe of Bourbon with a serious expression in the foreground and two women in red circles, who are Kate Middleton and Queen Letizia Ortiz, with question marks in the upper right corner.
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King Felipe reappears far from Letizia and Kate Middleton knows what happened

Felipe VI attends an event without Queen Letizia, but Kate Middleton was present: history repeats itself again

Felipe VI and Kate Middleton have been the protagonists of many public scenes full of symbolism. Their gestures and appearances usually attract attention both within and outside protocol. However, this time, their paths crossed again in a setting that drew a lot of attention from everyone present.

Both represent different images of modern royalty, each from their own country and circumstances. They are faces that dominate the public space naturally, even when there are details that everyone notices. The meeting didn't need official announcements to have a media impact.

Felipe VI smiles in a suit while sitting in a room.
Felipe VI has been seen enjoying himself and participating actively | Europa Press

Felipe VI returns to where it all began

The king of Spain appeared in London to watch a match live that promised to be historic. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner faced off in a final full of expectations. King Felipe VI traveled without Letizia and took his seat in the box to witness the Spanish player's match.

This wasn't the first time King Felipe VI attended Wimbledon. Two years ago, he witnessed another great performance by Alcaraz, who then won in five sets against Novak Djokovic. This time, the story was different, since Sinner won convincingly.

The Murcian tennis player, after the defeat, addressed the audience with elegance. "Thank you to His Majesty for coming once again," he said during the trophy presentation. Queen Letizia's husband replied with applause, not hiding his support for the young Spanish talent.

Group of elegantly dressed people conversing at a social event in a brightly lit hall
King Felipe VI with Kate Middleton and the princes at Wimbledon | Instagram, @casareal.es

Kate Middleton was also present at the event

The Princess of Wales attended the men's final with Prince William and their children George and Charlotte. She had already been present on Saturday, when she presented the trophy to Iga Swiatek after the women's final. Her image has grown stronger since she resumed her public commitments after her cancer treatment.

Last year, Wimbledon marked her second outing after the announcement of her illness. In 2025, after the announcement of her cancer remission, she began to participate actively in public activities. However, in June she decided not to go to Royal Ascot to focus on her recovery.

A woman in a blue dress waves while accompanied by a man in a blue jacket, a boy in a suit, and a girl in a white dress; they are all smiling and seem to be at an outdoor event.
Kate Middleton and her family at Wimbledon 2025 | Instagram, @princeandprincessofwales

The event brought together countless well-known figures, actors like Nicole Kidman, Keira Knightley, and Paul Mescal, among others. Tennis legends like Andre Agassi, Chris Evert, and Lleyton Hewitt were also present. Wimbledon once again mixed elegance, iconic figures, and the presence of King Felipe VI without Letizia.

The encounter between Felipe VI and Kate Middleton at Wimbledon sealed a moment that went beyond sports. Without statements or formal protocol, both reaffirmed their role as references of contemporary royalty.

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