Kate Middleton, Prince William, Billie Jean King.Photo: Karwai Tang/WireImage
The story also said thatPrincess Anne, 70, was “nailed on” to replace Harry, 36, as Captain General of the Royal Marines. And it’s a history-making move, if true — she would be the first woman to hold the post.
Neither Buckingham Palace (for the Queen) nor Kensington Palace (for Kate and William) would comment on the report, and it is not believed that any new royal duties will be announced imminently.
Michael Middleton and Kate Middleton.Julian Finney/Getty Images
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The two patronages would add to the Duchess of Cambridge’s other sporting duties as patron of theAll England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club(which hosts the Wimbledon tournament),the Lawn Tennis Association,SportsAid(which helps emerging athletes get funding and top training) and the1851 Trust, which inspires young people into sport.
Kate and William’scompetitive spirit is well-known. They play tennis together at their home at Anmer Hall, as well as at a private club in London, and they have rowed, played cricket andsailed against each other in publicduring royal tours and on official duties.
Prince William and Kate Middleton with Prince George at Wembley on July 11th.Frank Augstein/Pool/Getty
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