Kate Middleton told to self-isolate after contact with positive case

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Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, 39, is royal patron of All England Lawn Tennis Club and is usually a guest of honour at the Wimbledon tennis tournament every year where she presents the prizes following the finals. However, this year, the Duchess will be unable to attend as she is self-isolating at home after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19.

On Monday Kensington Palace confirmed: “Last week the Duchess of Cambridge came into contact with someone who has subsequently tested positive for COVID-19.

“Her Royal Highness is not experiencing any symptoms, but is following all relevant government guidelines and is self-isolating at home.”

The Duchess attended Wimbledon last Friday but left the royal box abruptly after it is understood she was notified about the COVID-19 contact.

Which royal could replace Kate at Wimbledon this weekend?

Kate received her royal tennis patronage from the Queen in 2016 and attended her first tournament in the role in the summer of 2017.

Since then the Duchess has been a regular fixture at Wimbledon over the years and has often enjoyed watching games at centre court and attending various days of the tournament.

Given the Duchess is currently out of action is may fall to another working royal to take her place.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, 56, has shone as a senior member of the Firm in recent months and could step up to fill Kate’s shoes following the Wimbledon’s women’s final on Saturday and the men’s on Sunday.

There is also a chance that a much trusted lesser-known royal like the Duke of Kent could take the Duchess’s place.

Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, 85, is the Queen’s first cousin and has played a pivotal role at royal events in the past.

He is a much-trusted pair of hands and was the only family member to join the Queen at her pared-back Trooping the Colour event last month.

Kate’s husband Prince William, 39, could also step in to present the Wimbledon prizes.

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The Duke of Cambridge is a keen sports fan and head of the FA.

He is due to attend the England vs Denmark Euro match at Wembley on Wednesday night and will compete in a charity polo event on Friday.

Express.co.uk contacted Kensington Palace to ask who will stand in for Kate at Wimbledon this weekend but did not receive a response.

Kate is understood to have been self-isolating since last Friday and is expected to get back to royal duty last week.

During her 10-day self-isolation she will be unable to see her children Prince George, seven, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three despite them all living at Kensington Palace.

The Duchess is likely to have kept herself in one room of the 20-room apartment and will have avoided seeing other members of her household, in keeping with government guidelines.

While Kate had to cancel all engagements this week she is expected to return to royal duty after Monday.

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