Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte

British tennis player Arthur Fery celebrated his 24th birthday on Sunday, July 12, 2026, with a surprise gift from the Princess of Wales at Wimbledon, where he also extended an open invitation to coach her children. The Prince and Princess of Wales, accompanied by Prince George and Princess Charlotte, met with Fery ahead of the men's singles final at the All England Club.

Princess Catherine, who is patron of the All England Club, presented Fery with a birthday card, a gesture he described as heartwarming. The meeting came after Fery's unexpected run to the semifinals as a wildcard ranked 114th in the world, a performance that captivated British fans. His tournament ended with a semifinal loss to Alexander Zverev on Friday, July 10.

During their conversation on Sunday, Fery, having learned the royal children enjoy tennis, offered his services as a potential coach. He told reporters he asked the princess, "I hear your children play tennis?" before adding, "if her kids ever wanted to hit, I'm free." He expressed hope the invitation might be accepted but downplayed expectations, saying, "Let's see if I get the call up." There has been no public response from Kensington Palace...