The Duchess of Cambridge visited the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in London on October 31st. She became Patron of the LTA in December 2016, taking over from the Queen, who held the role for 64 years. This was the Duchess’ first solo engagement since announcing her third pregnancy last month.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Patron, has arrived at the National Tennis Centre to learn more about their work. pic.twitter.com/O4oMOCJnNp
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017
The Duchess of Cambridge, Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Patron, has arrived at the National Tennis Centre to learn more about their work. pic.twitter.com/O4oMOCJnNp
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017The LTA's mission is to get more people playing tennis & on Court 1 HRH joins children who are benefiting from the Tennis for Kids campaign. pic.twitter.com/bCpCdFqOrG
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017
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The LTA's mission is to get more people playing tennis & on Court 1 HRH joins children who are benefiting from the Tennis for Kids campaign. pic.twitter.com/bCpCdFqOrG
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017Next HRH meets some of the UK's top junior tennis talents & their support teams to learn what it takes to become a tennis champion. pic.twitter.com/ps01vk8RVL
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017
Next HRH meets some of the UK's top junior tennis talents & their support teams to learn what it takes to become a tennis champion. pic.twitter.com/ps01vk8RVL
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017On Court 4 The Duchess gets involved in a @wearecoachcore training session, which is being delivered by Coach Core apprentices. pic.twitter.com/98s9mdwUgp
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017
On Court 4 The Duchess gets involved in a @wearecoachcore training session, which is being delivered by Coach Core apprentices. pic.twitter.com/98s9mdwUgp
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017Embed from Getty Images
Thank you @BritishTennis for an inspiring morning and good luck to everyone in their future tennis careers!🎾🏅 pic.twitter.com/sRXScCcC3C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017
Thank you @BritishTennis for an inspiring morning and good luck to everyone in their future tennis careers!🎾🏅 pic.twitter.com/sRXScCcC3C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 31, 2017Upon arrival, the Duchess receives a briefing from key representatives of the LTA on its latest grass roots activities and high-performance objectives. She then watched several on-court sessions and had the the chance to take part in the Tennis for Kids session. The Duchess also met some of the UK’s top junior talents as well as members of the training team including coaches, nutritionists and physiotherapists who shared what it takes to be a top junior player. Finally, she met some of the Coach Core apprentices who led a tennis training session.