Princess Kate recently shared a personal message on social media, congratulating the Great British sailing team on their historic qualification for the America’s Cup—marking the first time since 1964.
Despite undergoing preventive chemotherapy treatments, Kate revealed she has been keeping up with her favorite sports. She wrote:
“Congratulations to @AinslieBen and the whole INEOS Britannia Team on qualifying for the 37th America’s Cup! A fantastic display of teamwork, skill, and determination. Best of luck for the final challenge!” The message was signed off with “C” to indicate it was from her personally.
The INEOS Britannia team, led by four-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie, secured victory in the Louis Vuitton Cup, defeating Italy 7-4 in a qualifying event in Barcelona.
Now, they are set to compete against New Zealand for the trophy on October 12. Sir Ben expressed his pride in the team and commended the Italian Luna Rossa team for their competitive spirit.
Britain hasn’t reached the final of the America’s Cup since 1964, and the country’s only win came in the inaugural race in 1851 around the Isle of Wight.
Kate, an avid sailing fan, has participated in several races, including a memorable victory against New Zealand during the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Kate’s post came just hours after she and Prince William quietly shared an unseen photo on Instagram, showing them in Team GB polo shirts. The image seems to have been taken around the time the couple recorded a message congratulating Team GB on their Paris 2024 Olympic achievements.
While Prince William did not attend the Games, he recently shared that he avoided traveling due to concerns about bringing COVID-19 home while Kate was undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
