Royal news live: Hopes for Kate Middleton Wimbledon appearance as Harry called ‘divisive’ by war hero’s family

Wimbledon officials are hoping the Princess of Wales could appear during the tournament as it begins today.

While the Princess is not on the list for the Royal Box for the first day, Kate said she hopes to attend a few events over the summer as she continues her cancer treatment.

“We’re hopeful that the Princess of Wales will be able to present the trophies as the Club’s patron, but her health and recovery is the priority,” an official told Telegraph Sport.

Several famous faces are on the Royal Box list for day one, including David Beckham.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry was criticised by the mother of a war veteran after it was announced he would receive an award created in her son’s honour.

Pat Tillman lost his life in Afghanistan, and his mother, Mary, has criticised the decision to award the Duke of Sussex the Pat Tillman Award for his work with the Invictus Games.

She told the Mail on Sunday : “I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual.”