Serena Williams Says Meghan Markle “Could not Be a Higher Buddy” After Wimbledon Go to
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Serena Williams has Meghan Markle‘s again.
The tennis professional got here to the Duchess of Sussex’s protection on Thursday after the royal made headlines over her Wimbledon look final week.
As royal admirers will recall, the brand new mother attended The Championships final Thursday to look at her BFF’s match towards Kaja Juvan. Nonetheless, Meghan drew criticism after rumors unfold that she had requested her safety officers to inform spectators to not take her image as a result of she was on the match “in a personal capability.” Some even referred to as consideration to images of Meghan sitting subsequent to a couple folks within the stands with empty rows behind them.
When requested whether or not she hoped the royal would ignore the haters and proceed to attend her matches, Serena mentioned she “did not know there was damaging media on the market.”
“Any time I see her title hooked up to something, I do not learn it,” she mentioned. “She could not be a greater pal to me. Low moments, excessive moments—she’s at all times there. That is all I need to be to her.”
There isn’t any denying the 2 are shut. In any case, the 2 have recognized one another since 2014, and Meghan invited Serena and the tennis champion’s husband Alexis Ohanian to her royal marriage ceremony with Prince Harry. Serena even hosted a child bathe for Meghan when she was pregnant along with her first baby Archie Harrison.
As for whether or not Meghan will watch Serena play once more, that is still unseen. After profitable her match towards Barbora Strycova, the star athlete secured a spot within the match’s finals. So, royal admirers will simply have to attend and see.
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