Kate Middleton issues personal message over big achievement
The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, expressed her joy and support for the British sailing team in a heartfelt social media post, celebrating their historic qualification for the America’s Cup for the first time since 1964. An avid sailing enthusiast herself, Kate’s personal connection to the sport shone through as she penned a congratulatory message to Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie and his team, INEOS Britannia.
Kate took to social media to share her enthusiasm: “Congratulations to @benainslie and the whole INEOS Britannia Team on qualifying for the 37th America’s Cup!” Alongside this message, she included the official video by INEOS Britannia that highlighted the team’s recent victory over the Italian Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team in the best-of-13 series.
The Princess’s post underscored the elements of “teamwork, skill and determination” that led to the team’s success, wishing them the best of luck for the upcoming final challenge. Her personal sign-off with the initial ‘C’ added a warm, personal touch to the message, further illustrating her genuine involvement and support for the team.
The accompanying video featured Sir Charles Benedict Ainslie, who reflected on the significance of the victory, marking it as a “massive day” for the team. Ainslie expressed profound pride in his team’s decade-long journey to make a mark in the America’s Cup, noting the substantial financial backing and support from Jim Ratcliffe and his team at INEOS, which was instrumental in reviving Britain’s presence in the prestigious competition.
While the Princess of Wales celebrated this monumental achievement in the world of sailing, her husband, Prince William, was also active in supporting local community initiatives. He visited the newly reopened community pool in Birtley, Tyne, which saw a revival thanks to a successful fundraising campaign following council budget cuts. This visit highlighted the royal couple’s ongoing commitment to supporting community and sports initiatives across the UK.
The royal couple’s engagement in these events not only reflects their personal interests but also their dedication to fostering community spirit and promoting sports as a crucial part of national pride and local welfare.