Princess Kate breaks silence as she issues personal statement of gratitude to Andy Murray

Kate issued a personal message to Andy Murra

The Princess of Wales took to social media with the message

Princess Kate has broken her silence by issuing a personal statement of gratitude to Andy Murray.

The Princess of Wales took to social media with an important message for the tennis star as the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Kate, 42, posted a heartfelt message which read: “An incredible #Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud @andy_murray.

“On behalf of all of us, thank you! C.”

Kate issued a personal message to Andy Murray

The “C” signature signifies that the message was written directly by Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Murray’s Wimbledon career came to a dramatic end today.

The tennis star was said to be “absolutely devastated” after his Wimbledon career was brought to an end after his mixed doubles partner Emma Raducanu pulled out of their match.

The British tennis legend had intended to play his last matches at the tournament with the 21-year-old English star in a celebratory climax to his career.

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon career came to an end today

However, Murray will not make it onto the court after Raducanu withdrew today citing “stiffness in her wrist”.

The 37-year-old had been forced to bow out of the singles on Monday with a back injury, before losing alongside his brother Jamie in the first round of the men’s doubles.

This sparked a tearful post-match interview in which he admitted it was “too tough” for him to continue playing.

He had hoped for some form of redemption by taking part in the mixed doubles with Raducanu, who previously said it was a “dream” to partner up with him, before the shock announcement.

Princess Kate presenting the trophy at the Men’s Singles final at Wimbledon in 2022PAThe move, which was revealed this afternoon, sparked a response from Murray’s mother, Judy, who remarked on social media that the decision was “astonishing”.

Kate has not attended any Wimbledon matches so far in 2024 as she is currently undergoing a course of preventative chemotherapy.

In a statement last month, the Princess of Wales said she hopes to attend some engagements over the summer, but only if she feels up to the task.