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Meghan Furious as Spanish King Felipe Sends Princess Charlotte a Special Gift at Wimbledon
The Wimbledon Championships turned into a royal reunion as King Felipe of Spain delighted Princess Charlotte with a special gift, leaving Meghan Markle fuming.
The Spanish monarch, aged 55, enjoyed a front-row seat in the exclusive royal box at Centre Court on Sunday, witnessing Carlos Alcarez's victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final.
Following the match, Spain's royal family took to social media to share behind-the-scenes photos of King Felipe congratulating the 20-year-old athlete, capturing a heartwarming moment between the king and the young princess.
In addition to the pictures of the joyous encounter, the Spanish royal family also posted an image of King Felipe alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their two eldest children, as they applauded the players.
Princess Charlotte, making her Wimbledon debut, was seen beaming with happiness as she met the King of Spain.
Cameras captured the sweet interaction between the young princess and her mother, the Duchess of Cambridge, during their meeting with Felipe.
The relationship between the Spanish and British royal families has always been strong, with both sides frequently exchanging greetings and pleasantries at international events.
Queen Letizia of Spain and Duchess Catherine, in particular, share a close bond and consider each other good friends, engaging in various conversations on different topics.
Notably, the Spanish royal family had previously sent Princess Charlotte a lovely personalized jigsaw puzzle as a birthday gift on May 2nd.
During this Wimbledon event, King Felipe also presented the young princess with another small gift, further strengthening their connection as fellow royals.
Interestingly, King Felipe and Prince William are distant relatives, both being great-grandchildren of King George of the Hellenes.
Moreover, they both share ancestry with Queen Victoria and King Christian.
Apart from their familial ties, many European royal households can trace their lineage back to Queen Elizabeth II.
Her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, known as the Grandmother of Europe, encouraged strategic marriages among her nine children, resulting in many alliances with European royalty.
King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain also expressed their condolences to King Charles III and the British royal family following the queen's passing last year.
In a heartfelt message, King Felipe conveyed his deepest sympathies to King Charles, stating, “Your Majesty, dearest Charles, I am deeply saddened by the sorrowful news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, your beloved mother.
On behalf of the Spanish government and people, I offer our most heartfelt condolences to you and the British people.”
Aside from the presence of the royals, the Wimbledon Championships attracted numerous famous faces over the weekend.
Brad Pitt, Ariana Grande, Tom Hiddleston, Jonathan Bailey, Hugh Jackman, Andrew Garfield, Idris Elba, Emma Watson, Rachel Weisz, and Daniel Craig were among the celebrities spotted in the crowd.
Prince George and Princess Charlotte enthusiastically cheered for Alcarez, celebrating his victory by raising their hands in excitement.
Both royal children made their own fashion statements, with Prince George looking dapper in a suit and tie, while Princess Charlotte sported stylish sunglasses, perfectly capturing the essence of summer.
The special bond between the Spanish and British royal families continues to thrive, as they celebrate each other's milestones and share moments of joy and support.
Princess Charlotte's encounter with King Felipe at Wimbledon further solidified the longstanding friendship between the two royal households, leaving the young princess with a memorable gift and Meghan Markle feeling quite upset.
