Key change Wimbledon organisers could make amid Kate Middletons recovery as they issue statement [Video]

WIMBLEDON starts today and many royal fans will be wondering whether Princess Kate will be in attendance this year.

The Princess of Wales is a huge tennis fan but has understandably taken a step back from public duties as she undergoes her cancer treatment.

The All England Club chair Debbie Jevans has confirmed that they are “staying flexible” over who will present trophies to the Wimbledon champions this year.

Traditionally Princess Kate does the honour, in her role as patron of the  All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC).

Debbie told Telegraph Sport: “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. 

“We don’t know what …