Viewers point out Kate Middleton’s awkward handshake snub at Wimbledon

The Princess of Wales entered centre court shaking the hands of the ball boys and girls, but viewers couldn’t help but notice one snub.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 16: Catherine, Princess of Wales talk to the ball kids following the Men's Singles Final between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Wimbledon viewers were left heartbroken for a Centre Court ball boy after he missed the chance to get a handshake from Kate Middleton in a moment that was captured on the live broadcast, The Sun reports.

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Tennis fans witnessed incredible Spanish 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz end Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon reign of terror in a five-hour thriller.

The game’s new superstar emerged victorious as he came from behind in a five-set blockbuster.

Alcaraz was thrilled to receive the famous Wimbledon trophy from tennis superfan Kate Middleton.

But viewers watching on couldn’t help but feel for one poor lad who missed his own moment with the glamorous princess.

The Princess of Wales, 41, performed the role of trophy-giver, stunning in an all-green ensemble to match the playing surface.

As Kate made her way into the court from the stands, she stopped to shake hands with the ball boys and ball girls lining the sides.

However, viewers couldn’t help but notice how she inadvertently snubbed the first boy, instead moving to the second before making her way down the line.

It’s unlikely to have been intentional.

Kate Middleton awkwardly snubs ballboy.

But it made for awkward viewing, with the blanked ball boy maintaining his cool composure.

And some fans were left totally heartbroken for him.

Why did Kate Middleton aka the Princess of Wales just completely skip the first kid in the handshake line? 😅 is that normal? #Wimbledonpic.twitter.com/LkAJVxe0fP

— Chop (@NickLamoureux_) July 16, 2023

One said: “Kate Middleton just totally blanked the first ball boy and shook hands with all the others, poor fella.”

Another declared: “Kate Middleton ignoring the first ball boy in the line up…”

One noted: “Kate came on court speaking to the ball boys and girl. But didn’t she miss out the first ball boy? How do you think he feels about that?”

Another replied: “It was very strange, not to mention unfortunate and embarrassing for the poor lad.”

The rest of the ball crew all got a greeting from the Princess. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

The Princess was in attendance with William and their two eldest kids Princess Charlotte and Prince George for the blockbuster.

And Charlotte clearly already shares her mother’s passion for the game as she was spotted cheering wildly in the stands.

Kate has been one of the stars of the show at the All England Club all fortnight.

The Royal was praised for her amazing show of sympathy for defeated women’s Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur on Saturday.

Kate hugged the tearful Tunisian after a second heartbreaking final defeat in a row.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission.

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