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CHAPTER 87 : A ROYAL DAY AT WIMBLETON

DATE : July 16, 2023

PLACE : Wimbledon, London

The sun was shining brightly over London as the royal family made their way to the All England Club, excitement radiating from every member of the family. It was the final day of the Wimbledon Championships, and the atmosphere was electric. The crowd buzzed with anticipation, eager to witness one of the most anticipated tennis matches of the year: Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic. For the royal family, it was not only an opportunity to enjoy world-class tennis but also to show their ongoing support for British sports and their love for the game.

Prince William, in his capacity as the president of the All England Club, had been looking forward to this day for months. His wife, Princess Catherine, alongside their children — Princess Matilda, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte — had joined him for the occasion. However, the youngest of the royal children, Prince Louis, was not with them. He was back at home with the family nanny, enjoying a more relaxed day. As much as Matilda, George, and Charlotte loved spending time together as a family, they always had an extra bounce in their step when it was just the three of them on a royal outing.

As the royal family stepped onto the grounds of the All England Club, the first thing that struck them was the sheer scale of the event. The vast green courts, the perfectly manicured grass, and the buzzing atmosphere of eager spectators all created a palpable sense of excitement. They were escorted through the grounds, with William occasionally waving to other guests and exchanging pleasantries.

"Mom, I can't wait to see the match!" Princess Matilda said, her eyes wide with excitement. She was the eldest, and her enthusiasm for everything that involved family time was always infectious.

"Neither can I, Matilda," Catherine replied with a smile, her arm wrapped lovingly around her daughter's shoulders. "I think it's going to be a fantastic match. You'll be able to see how hard these players work to get to the final."

Prince George, a little more reserved but equally eager, looked up at his father, who was walking ahead of them. "Dad, who do you think is going to win?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity.

William paused, turning around to meet George's gaze. "Well, George," he said thoughtfully, "both of them are incredible players, but I think it's going to be a tough one. Djokovic has won here many times, but Alcaraz is young and hungry. We'll have to wait and see."

Charlotte, who was always quick to add her opinion, nodded enthusiastically. "I think Alcaraz will win. He's so fast and he can hit the ball so hard! I want to be like him when I'm older," she said, her eyes sparkling with admiration.

"You'll need to work on your serve first, sweetie," William teased her with a smile, causing the family to chuckle.

As they arrived at their seats in the Royal Box, the energy in the stadium was palpable. The entire crowd was on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the match to begin. The royal family settled into their seats, Matilda sitting between her younger brother George and Charlotte, her excitement barely contained. She could hardly believe she was watching such a high-stakes match from such a privileged vantage point. The atmosphere was unlike anything she had experienced before.

"I can't believe we're here," Matilda whispered to Charlotte, her voice filled with awe.

"I know! It's so cool," Charlotte whispered back, her eyes glued to the court.

George, however, was a little more focused. He was watching the players warm up, his fingers drumming on the armrest of his seat. "Look at how fast Alcaraz is hitting the ball. It's like it's a blur," he said, his face full of admiration for the players' skill.