Prince Louis’ dream role revealed and it’s worlds away from the Royal Family
Prince Louis' dream role has been revealed, and it’s worlds away from the Royal Family.
While the youngest of Prince William and Kate Middleton's three children is yet to make an appearance at Wimbledon, it's clear he's just as into tennis as his older siblings, Prince George, 12, and 11-year-old Princess Charlotte.
Eight-year-old Louis wasn't in attendance at the Men's Final over the weekend (12 July) but his parents and their two eldest, George and Charlotte, watched on as Italian Jannik Sinner defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev in an intense four-set final.
Despite missing the family outing, Kate has since shared that little Louis has his heart set on taking on a very special job at Wimbledon.
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Ball girl Jenna Fontanilla said per The Standard: "[The Princess of Wales] told me about how Louis was asking her about how to become a ball boy, and we were talking about how much hard work it is to be on court and how we work alongside the ball kids, and it’s just so lovely."
Speaking about what it was like meeting the future Queen, Jenna added: "She’s so genuine. It felt so easy. I thought I was going to be really nervous, but she made it so easy. The conversation was very natural."
The Wales' love of tennis is very well-known, with Kate taking over as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in 2016, when the role was passed to her by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Kate seems to have passed down such a passion to Louis.
Back in 2023, an official who runs youth programs at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club told PA News that the mother-of-three said Louis was 'very upset he wasn’t coming' to the final alongside George and Charlotte.
She reportedly added at the time: "It's Charlotte's first time, George came last year. They've been eagerly watching."
The royals are yet to share a reason as to why Louis wasn't in attendance at the Men's Final on Sunday.
It's not, however, due to his age.
Wimbledon's Conditions of Entry outline: "During the Championships, subject to the child having a valid Ticket and provided they are accompanied by a supervising adult, children aged between five and 15 are permitted entry into all Courts.
"During the Championships, babes in arms and children under the age of five are not permitted entry into the Show Courts. The foregoing restriction is in place in order for AELTC to achieve the legitimate aim of limiting disruption and reducing noise in the Show Courts for the benefit of the participating players."
Tyla has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.
Topics: Prince Louis, Royal Family, UK News, Kate Middleton, Prince William
Rhiannon Ingle