Kate returns to Wimbledon as organisers close queue after weather warnings
1 year, 8 months ago

Kate returns to Wimbledon as organisers close queue after weather warnings

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Princess of Wales will return to Wimbledon to watch the ladies’ singles final after organisers closed the queue following weather warnings. “We ask that you do not travel to Wimbledon today unless you are an existing ticket holder.” Kathy Yates, 54, and her son Daniel Yates, 27, were turned away at the gates when they tried to queue for ground passes on Saturday. “We made this as a family get-together and half the family can get in and half the family can’t.” Tiago Veloso, 48, and his 15-year-old son Vincente arrived at Wimbledon at around 8am to queue for tickets. We had a lot of expectations because the weather yesterday was terrible and we were not expecting this today.” Met Office spokesperson Nicola Maxey previously told the PA news agency: “There is a on Saturday covering Wimbledon and may well impact the competition.

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