There were many famous people at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, from tennis stars to Hollywood stars, but the British royal family stole the show once again. The fans at Centre Court shouted and waited as 23-year-old Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon men’s singles title on July 13. He overcame Carlos Alcaraz in four hard-fought sets. Iga Świątek, 24, put on an incredible show in the women’s final the day before, claiming her sixth Grand Slam title with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Amanda Anisimova. There were also emotional highs in wheelchair competitions. Wang Ziying won the women’s singles by beating top seed Yui Kamiji, but British favorites Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid lost in the men’s wheelchair doubles final.
Kate, the Princess of Wales, who has been a fan of the All England Club for a long time, was in the Royal Box. Kate went to both the men’s and women’s finals and awarded the victors their trophies in a classy way. On the last day, her husband, Prince William, and their two oldest kids, Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 10, came to see her. They all seemed calm and ready for one of the biggest days in British sports.
But one royal child was missing, even though the whole family was there: Prince Louis, who is seven years old. Unlike his older siblings, Louis hasn’t competed at Wimbledon yet. William and Kate’s youngest child wasn’t there to see Sinner win or to go on the family trip that has been a royal tradition in recent years. People who are fans of the royal family and tennis both noticed that he was missing.
People and royal insiders claim that the answer is simple: Louis isn’t old enough to go yet. When they were eight years old, George and Charlotte both made their first public debuts at Wimbledon. Charlotte did it in 2023 and George did it in 2022. A lot of people predict that Louis’s long-awaited debut will happen during next year’s competition, when he turns eight in April 2026.
Still, everyone gazed at Louis’s older brother. Prince George was wearing a navy blazer, a striped tie, and a nice shirt, which is what you have to wear to the Royal Box. People felt sorry for him as much as they praised his perfect clothes. You can’t wear jeans, t-shirts, sneakers, or hoodies in the Royal Box. It’s hard for kids to look “smart” in the summer light.
Pictures of George during the match quickly went viral, and people talked about how sad he appeared during the men’s singles final. A lot of people on social media felt terrible for the little prince since he didn’t look very joyful. He was growing hot and bothered by the formality of his attire. People on sites like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) sent a lot of comments suggesting George looked “sad,” “hot,” or “over it.”
“Did he really have to wear a suit?” “Surely he could have worn a polo and shorts?” one Instagram user asked, agreeing with what others stated about how the young heir would have been more comfortable in casual summer clothes. “I felt so bad for the kid in his suit and tie!” Another person commented, “No wonder he looks mad, bless him.” “Poor kids are probably boiling—normal kids are playing in paddling pools and eating ice cream, not sitting around in full suits and having to be perfect while everyone stares at them,” other people said to make fun of the kids.
As expected, George was calm and grown-up. Charlotte and he enjoy these occasions, but they also help them become used to the responsibilities and public scrutiny that come with being royalty. Even while the attention can be too much and the dress code is a bit much for a summer day, each appearance is a small step toward a destiny shaped by duty, tradition, and the eyes of the world.
Prince Louis will get his turn at Centre Court, most likely next year when he turns eight. He will still be popular till then because of the amusing things he does at other royal events. People will be just as excited to see him play at Wimbledon for the first time as they are to see his siblings play. The 2025 Championships were another step in the royal family’s changing role in the event, which is where history, sport, and the monarchy come together in the summer.
