On top of all that, she’s also an impressive athlete!
“I love the physical challenge sport presents and the mental strength it gives us all.
And I love the way it so often brings people together to work as part of a team.”
The boys would flock to the AstroTurf on Saturday to admire her fine technique and posture."
Still, Catherine has shown off her own skills on the field over the years.
“This is going to be so embarrassing.
However, she apparently did quite well.
“She got low and her shots were really sweet,” Olympic team captain Kate Walsh said.
She played tennis with Emma Raducanu
Princess Catherine is a big tennis fan.
As a source toldThe Sun, “Much shouting and scurrying is seen.
Kate plays almost daily with the children and they like their practice sessions with her.”
In 2021, Catherine sent a message of support to teen tennis star Emma Raducanu.
We will all be rooting for you tomorrow.
Wishing you the best of luck!
C.” (The initial confirms that Catherine herself composed the message.)
The Princess of Wales later played a game of doubles tennis with the young pro.
According toPeople, match official Sam Richardson was very complimentary of the future queen.
I think she hit two shots that landed plum on the line.
That’s a pretty good shot.
She looked like she was having a good time, and was playing well."
Raducanu later toldPeoplewhat an inspiration Princess Catherine is.
“It was a pretty surreal experience to be playing tennis with the Duchess …
It was kind of crazy, but she was really down to earth and normal,” Raducanu said.
Four months later, Prince William and Princess Catherine visited Glasgow, Scotland.
First, she sparred against William in a game of ping-pong.
Then, Catherine shot some hoops.
During the trip, Prince William teased his wife about how her condition hindered her activity.
I am far too much of a gentleman to say who would win."
That same day, Catherine revealed she was due in mid-July.
Sure enough, she ended up giving birth to Prince George on July 22, 2013.
She’s very tall and athletic and we were all pretty impressed."
The incidentwent viral on TikTokalmost a decade later; “Respect,” one commenter wrote.
“Girl is a total champ.”
The Princess of Wales wanged a welly
Not every royal responsibility has big implications.
Sometimes, the royals just get to have some fun.
She was also part of a line-out play, and managed to catch the ball tossed her way.
Though she hasn’t played it, Princess Catherine is also a supporter of wheelchair rugby.
They even brought along Prince George, at the time their only child.
But that’s not all!
A trip to Manly Beach gave Princess Catherine a chance to show off her athletic side, too.
According to reporters, she quickly began jogging to the starting location.
“To be here as a family has been very special.”
Hardly ideal bike-riding clothes!
Princess Catherine came out on top, winning a tiny gold trophy for the 45-second race.
However, according toPeople, she later told well-wishers that she had a hunch about why she emerged victorious.
Ultimately, they raised more than $1.7 million.
It seems that, despite her many athletic talents, golf may not be Catherine’s game.
A royal reporter for the Daily Express shared a video onTwitterthat shows the princess completely whiffing her first swing.
After throwing her head back and laughing, she tries again, managing a successful drive.
Still, Catherine focused on her love of the sport.
“I think the training became her therapy,” Sisterhood leader Emma Sayle later toldVanity Fair.
Sayle added that Catherine was “an excellent boatman.”
Ultimately, when the race was still a few weeks off, Prince William and Catherine reconciled.
Princess Catherine, on the other hand, revealed her loyalties while talking with a young boy in 2021.
I love people who support Chelsea."
After the demonstration, Princess Catherine changed into a wetsuit.
“She’s a really good sailor in her own right.
This race unfolded in public, but the princess is big on sailing in private, too.
“They are very much a family of sailors now,” a source said.
“They are clearly a family that love being outdoors and in nature.”
She was guided by Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck, who showed the royals how the sports work.
Princess Catherine had no such accuracy.
When her arrow flew near a group of onlookers (viaThe Mirror), she reportedly apologized.
A game of lawn darts was up next.
The darts are heavy and must be tossed onto a small target about 30 meters away.
Catherine was willing to try, but yet again she nearly injured some nearby women.
“So sorry,” she repeated.
Some sports, though, are clearly favorites.
Wearing high heels, the future queen impressed former player Debbie Hockley, who gave her impressions toThe Telegraph.
“She was quite nervous but she kept her eye on the ball.
I thought they were great sports to take part in it,” Hockley said.
“I couldn’t bat in high heels.
In 2016, Princess Catherine and Prince William played alongside Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai.
This time, Prince William fared better; Princess Catherine’s swings often sent the ball out of bounds.
Still, the princess deserves kudos for always being game.
