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Kate Middleton's surprising 5-word statement over why she gave up tennis – as Wimbledon begins


known for her love of sport, with rarely a game that she can't expertly turn her hand to. But the Princess of Wales previously told enthusiastic young tennis fans at a tennis training session that she wasn't able to get out on the court as much as she would like these days - because "I've got lots of babies".

As the patron of the All England Club where Wimbledon is hosted, Kate, 42, is a regular fixture at The Championships, both in the Royal box and presenting the winners' trophies on centre court. Visitjng Bond Primary in Mitcham, South London to see a training session funded by outreach programme the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative, Kate opened up to the keen young players at the time. Kate caught up with Roger Federer at Wimbledon last summer (Image: Thomas Lovelock - AELTC via Gett)You can find this story in My Bookmarks.

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