Fans claim Kate was 'snubbed' by Daniel Craig but others defend Bond star
Wimbledon's star-studded Royal Box is nearly always brimming with famous faces - and the final day of the tournament proved no different.
The stand out stars were the Prince and Princess of Wales and their oldest children Prince George and Princess Charlotte - who chatted with those assembled in Centre Court's most prestigious seats. Among them was James Bond star Daniel Craig, who sat along his actress wife Rachel Weisz.
The actor is no stranger to the royals - not least to William and Kate, who were memorably pictured with him several years ago at the dazzling premiere of the last Bond movie No Time To Die.
Kate shakes hands with Bond star Daniel Craig (Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock)
The Bond star chatted to the princess in the Royal Box at Wimbledon (Dave Shopland/REX/Shutterstock)And it seems Kate and Daniel were keen to catch up when they saw each other at Wimbledon - but pictures of their encouter have sparked a fierce debate online among fans.
It came after royal expert Richard Eden posted a photo on Instagram of Daniel greeting the princess on while appearing not to stand up as he shook her hand - and he said he it left him "uneasy".
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He asked: "While there may not have been space for Rachel Weisz to curtsy or Daniel Craig to bow, shouldn't they have at least stood up to greet the Princess of Wales? Craig could have even gone mad and removed his sunglasses."
Kate in the royal box (PA)It prompted some in the comments to write and agree: "That was the first thing I thought when I saw the picture. They should have stood."
Another wrote: "OMG that's exactly what I said! Instinctive one would've thought?" While another posted: "I agree. Greet the royals properly, especially since they are one of their subjects."
But many more in the comments were quick defend the Bond star and said there was no need for him to stand up as it was a relaxed encounter.
One hit back: "They shook her hand, had a conversation and they were smiling. They seemed to be nice to each other and that's all that matters. There is no need for this drama."
Another wrote: "Everyone is smiling and relaxed! And if any of them were scowling at the Princess of Wales it would suggest there was some disrespect , I do not witness anything but admiration and joy in this photo!"
While another even pointed out the actor appeared to try to get to his feet - and it could have been that Kate told him it was fine to sit. They explained: "The Princess of Wales's hand seems to be signaling, 'please don't stand up'."
At Wimbledon on Sunday, Kate presented world number one Carlos Alcaraz with his first Wimbledon championship trophy, marking the Spaniard's win against Novak Djokovic who was battling for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title.
The pair at a previous meeting at the No Time To Die Bond premiere (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Both players bowed in front of Kate ahead of receiving their gongs and chatted with the princess briefly before she stepped back and joined the crowd in applauding each of them.
The Waleses arrived in SW19 around noon for Charlotte's first-ever visit to the tournament. Wearing a blue dress, she held Kate's hand and walked ahead of George and William to reach the Players' Lawn and greeted Wimbledon staff, police dog Stella and British wheelchair doubles champion Gordon Reid.
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In the Player's Lawn, Kate told Ella Ottaway, who runs the All England Club's young people programme, that Prince Louis was "very upset" that he was not attending.
The princess said: "It's Charlotte's first time, George came last year. They've been eagerly watching. Charlotte, you've been getting to grips with the scoring. Louis was very upset he wasn't coming today."
The princess also told 16-year-old ball boy Joel that Louis has been practising being a ball boy. After their conversation, Joel said: "He (Louis) tries to practise the standing and staying serious, like us.
"He tries to practise the stands and how we stand at the back of the court and next to the players."
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