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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lucy Leeson

Princess Kate told ‘don’t be nervous’ before Wimbledon standing ovation

The Princess of Wales receives some very valuable advice before she received a standing ovation at Wimbledon.

Princess Kate met eight-year-old Lydia Lowe ahead of her appearance at the women’s singles final on Saturday.

Lydia, who overcame a brain injury last January and had to learn to walk again, told Kate “don’t be nervous” and “take deep breaths”.

The Princess responded: “Take deep breaths, okay, I’ll remember that. Thank you.”

Lydia was at Wimbledon representing the Dan Maskell Trust and was responsible for the coin toss for the wheelchair final.

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