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Wimbledon viewers heartbroken for ball boy after he is ‘snubbed’ by Kate Middleton live on BBC
WIMBLEDON viewers were left heartbroken for a Centre Court ball boy.
That’s after he missed the chance to get a handshake from Kate Middleton live on BBC One.
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Alcaraz was thrilled to receive the famous Wimbledon trophy from tennis superfan Kate Middleton.
But viewers watching on the Beeb couldn't help but feel for one poor lad who missed his own moment with the glamorous princess.
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The Princess of Wales, 41, performed the role of trophy-giver, stunning in an all-green ensemble to match the playing surface.
As Kate made her way into the court from the stands, she stopped to shake hands with the ball boys and ball girls lining the sides.
However, viewers couldn’t help but notice how she inadvertently SNUBBED the first boy, instead moving to the second before making her way down the line.
It’s unlikely to have been intentional.
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But it made for awkward viewing, with the blanked ball boy maintaining his cool composure.
And some fans were left totally heartbroken for him.
One said: “Kate Middleton just totally blanked the first ball boy and shook hands with all the others, poor fella.”
Another declared: “Kate Middleton ignoring the first ball boy in the line up…”
One noted: “Kate came on court speaking to the ball boys and girl. But didn’t she miss out the first ball boy? How do you think he feels about that?”
Another replied: “It was very strange, not to mention unfortunate and embarrassing for the poor lad.”
The Princess was in attendance with William and their two eldest kids Princess Charlotte and Prince George for the blockbuster.
And Charlotte clearly already shares her mother's passion for the game as she was spotted cheering wildly in the stands.
Kate has been one of the stars of the show at the All England Club all fortnight.
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