Why was the Princess of Wales scanning tickets?

As patron of the AELTC, she participated in a surprise turnstile stint to engage with fans before watching matches.

Who did the Princess of Wales watch play?

She watched British hopefuls Arthur Fery and Katie Swan compete in their respective matches at the Championships.

How did BBC commentators react?

The commentators were gobsmacked and stunned by the rare sight of royalty working the turnstiles.

Did she interact with the fans?

Yes, she interacted directly, even apologizing to fans when the ticket scanning process took a little too long.

Princess Kate Works Turnstiles at Wimbledon

The Princess of Wales shocked BBC commentators by scanning tickets before watching British hopefuls.

ByKostadin Stamboliev1 sourcePublished 2 Jul, 18:40

Princess Kate Works Turnstiles at Wimbledon — Photo by File:Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at 2011 Wimbledon.jpg: anonlinegreenworld derivative work: Minerva97 via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Princess of Wales traded the Royal Box for the turnstiles at Wimbledon, stunning BBC commentators by scanning tickets for fans in the queue. Kate, the patron of the All England Lawn and Croquet Club (AELTC), stepped out of the VIP section to perform a stint at the gate. She handled the ticket scanners with practiced ease, engaging directly with supporters waiting to enter the grounds.

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