'Makes me angry': Royal family photo sparks Wimbledon outrage
A photo of the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton and British tennis great Tim Henman has sparked uproar at Wimbledon.
Middleton made the headlines during her usual trip to Wimbledon and joined the All England Lawn Tennis Club chief executive Sally Bolton and Henman to watch tennis on the outside court.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was recently spotted at England's victory over Germany at Euro 2020, but Middleton made waves for her style and elegance at SW19 on Friday.
However, talkRadio host Julia Hartley-Brewer spotted what she thought was a rather frustrating 'double standard' in an image of the trio court side.
Middleton was spotted sharing a laugh with Henman and Bolton as they enjoyed the London sun.
But in the foreground of the photo was the young ball girls and boys wearing masks and following the Covid-19 restrictions in place for those working at the tournament.
The trio were not breaking any rules, with Wimbledon's guidelines stating once patrons have sat down in the stadium they are allowed to remove their masks.
But the image of the ball boys and girls in masks, while working outdoors and performing physical activity in the sun caused some furore.
God but this makes me angry. All the rich people are happily enjoying Wimbledon without wearing masks while the staff and the ball girls & boys are forced to cover their faces.
Once again, it's one rule for them, another rule for the rest of us.
End this insanity now. pic.twitter.com/CyX0WXogF2— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) July 2, 2021
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Do you see anything wrong with this picture? pic.twitter.com/TFuze6aK6G— Gillian McKeith (@GillianMcKeith) July 2, 2021
The working population wears masks
— Julia Rawlin (@RawlinJulia) July 2, 2021
Attendees of Wimbledon are required to have shown proof of vaccination before entering the grounds.
Despite the uproar, many defended the image and claimed no one had done anything wrong.
But there’s no rules being broken, if you go you can remove mask once seated, anyone moving around has to keep mask on, not rocket science
— Angie Mills (@AngieMi21731808) July 2, 2021
Middleton makes headlines at Wimbledon
Despite the reaction from some fans, Middleton also made headlines for her fashion and work in the kitchen.
Middleton attended the Wimbledon kitchen before viewing the tennis helping prepare food.
The Duchess of Cambridge acknowledged the good work the All England Club has been doing as they have prepared 200 meals a day for those in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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