Kate Succeeds as Queen Steps down as Wimbledon Patron

Kate Succeeds as Queen Steps down as Wimbledon Patron Queen Elizabeth II , queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, is stepping down as patron of Wimbledon. The 90-year-old queen has been patron of the All England Club since 1952, and last made an appearance at the Wimbledon tournament in 2010.Kate Succeeds as Queen Steps down as Wimbledon Patron. She will be succeeded by

Prince William’s wife, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. The queen will step down from her role at more than 20 charities and organizations, including the Rugby Football Union, the Welsh Rugby Union, the Amateur Swimming Association, the Lawn Tennis Association, the Rugby Football League and the British Cycling Federation.

v. Prince Harry will become patron of the RFU.