Princess Catherine has expressed a strong desire to attend her favorite sporting event, Wimbledon, this year once she returns. Royal fans are hoping to see her at the 2024 tournament, which begins this week, despite the uncertainty surrounding her return. In a surprising revelation, Princess Catherine shared that Prince Louis had received a special gift from a tennis icon at Wimbledon in 1972.
The cheeky Prince Louis is known for his adorable moments and recently won the Spotlight Award for bringing a smile to his troubled mother’s face with his cute poses in 2019. While watching a match from the Royal Box, Catherine was handed a pair of sneakers signed by Stan Smith, which also carried a special gold-engraved message that read “Louis on their side,” during an interview with Press Royal. Author Phil Dampier speculated that the sneakers would likely remain new and unused in Louis’ wardrobe, while Royal analyst Ingrid Stitch called them priceless.
According to Dampier, Louis is unlikely to wear the sneakers because they are very valuable. Although he wouldn’t know their history now, Dampier believes he will cherish them when he becomes a teenager. Prince Louis might outgrow the shoes since they were a gift, but their historical significance is notable. The Adidas Stan Smith sneakers were at the height of fashion in the 1970s and are considered an iconic design. Observers say it was only a matter of time before Prince Louis and his two siblings were honored in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, given Catherine’s admiration for tennis.
I’m sure he’ll meet Stan there one day, as he mentioned this wasn’t the only impressive gift Prince Louis had received from his uncle. Prince Harry is said to have given him a first edition of A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh book during his holiday. Despite this sweet gift, Phil Dampier, a royal novelist, is skeptical that Louis has actually seen that particular copy due to its high value. In an interview with the press, Dampier remarked that while it was lovely that Harry gave such a precious book to Louis, he hoped there was also a more affordable version for Louis to read properly.
The young prince has made headlines with his adorable antics at royal events and sweet moments with his parents, siblings, and other family members. His extroverted personality was evident when he covered his ears on the Buckingham Palace balcony during a noisy flight at the Army of Colors. He was also spotted making silly faces in response to his mother’s bold moves and had the most pleasant reaction when he tasted the S’more dish. Princess Catherine previously shared that her parents taught her the importance of qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty, and she is committed to ensuring that Louis and his siblings, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, learn these values from William.
