NEW DELHI: Kate Middleton made a surprise appearance ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic closing ceremony on Sunday, joining her husband, Prince William, in a show of support for British athletes participating in the summer games.
The royal couple extended their congratulations to Team GB in a video shared by Kensington Palace on social media platform X.
In the video, which also featured celebrities like American rapper Snoop Dogg, former England footballer David Beckham, and retired Olympian Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, the Prince and Princess of Wales praised the dedication and achievements of the British athletes.”Well done @TeamGB, what an incredible journey! Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart, and passion. You made us all so proud!” the post read.
The 1-minute, 20-second clip includes a brief message from the royal couple, with Kate, dressed in a casual white shirt with black stripes, stating, “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.”
Prince William, wearing a blue polo shirt adorned with the Olympic rings, added, “Well done with all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”
The royal couple extended their congratulations to Team GB in a video shared by Kensington Palace on social media platform X.
In the video, which also featured celebrities like American rapper Snoop Dogg, former England footballer David Beckham, and retired Olympian Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, the Prince and Princess of Wales praised the dedication and achievements of the British athletes.”Well done @TeamGB, what an incredible journey! Every athlete showed immense dedication, heart, and passion. You made us all so proud!” the post read.
The 1-minute, 20-second clip includes a brief message from the royal couple, with Kate, dressed in a casual white shirt with black stripes, stating, “From all of us watching at home, congratulations to Team GB.”
Prince William, wearing a blue polo shirt adorned with the Olympic rings, added, “Well done with all you’ve achieved. You’ve been an inspiration to us all.”
The video also featured messages from notable British figures, including Rebecca Adlington, Sir Chris Hoy, Mark Chapman, Colin Jackson, and others, celebrating the athletes’ accomplishments.
While Kate’s unexpected appearance delighted royal fans, it was Prince William’s new beard—an uncommon look for the usually clean-shaven royal—that captured the spotlight. Many viewers took to social media to praise his fresh appearance.
Kate Middleton has made only a few public appearances since stepping back from royal duties in January and announcing in March that she was undergoing cancer treatment.
Her previous appearances included Trooping the Colour and the Wimbledon men’s singles final.