Duchess Kate skips Royal Box for outside court

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 2, 2019 Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, looks on alongside Anne Keothavong and Britain's Katie Boulter during the first round match between Britain's Harriet Dart and Christina McHale of the U.S. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - British players are always guaranteed enthusiastic support from home fans at Wimbledon but not often do they receive royal support when playing on an outside court.

Wildcard Harriet Dart was probably surprised, therefore, when she looked up to see the Duchess of Cambridge sat in the front row of seats on Court 14 on Tuesday.