A future king called George has admitted to sharing a talent with the last monarch to have that name.
Prince George, who turns 12 in just a few days’ time, has spoken publicly of his enjoyment of tennis for the first time.
The prince, second in line to the throne, admitted that he was ”alright” at the sport as he chatted with brand new British Wimbledon champion, Julian Cash, who claimed the Men’s Doubles title at Wimbledon with Lloyd Glasspool.
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The pair are the first all British duo to take the crown at the All England Championship since 1936, the only Wimbledon of the short reign of Edward VIII.
Edward abdicated just five months after the tennis tournament took place and was succeeded by his brother who became King George VI.
The last king to be called George was a huge fan of tennis and even played at Wimbledon himself.
While still Albert, Duke of York, he took part in the Men’s Doubles in 1926 but went out in the first round.
Prince George gave no hint of wanting to follow in the tennis footsteps of his great, great grandfather.
However, as he is in direct line of succession to the throne, he will one day follow him as a king called George.
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The young prince was at Wimbledon with his parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and his sister, Princess Charlotte, to watch the Men’s Singles Final between Spain’s Carlos Alcarez and Italy’s Jannik Sinner.
King Felipe VI of Spain came along, too, to cheer on Alcarez who was defending his title. He joined the Prince and Princess of Wales as well as George and Charlotte in the front row of the royal box.
