Kate Middleton's family heartbreak as close friend's dad dies
ok.co.ukThe family of Kate Middleton are currently mourning the loss of a close family friend, Tony Henman, who has reportedly died.The Princess of Wales’ parents Carole and Michael Middleton were said to be close to Tony, who was the father of tennis legend Tim Henman.
According to reports, Tony died on Friday at the age of 84, the Daily Mail reports. According to the publication, Tony and his wife Jane gave Carole and Michael advice on how to cope with the high levels of publicity they faced given Kate’s role as a senior member of the Royal Family and over the years, the two couples were pictured at Wimbledon together.
The publication also claims Carole and Jane became tennis partners when playing doubles, with Jane and Tony also attending the Prince and Princess of Wales’ wedding back in April 2011.
Like her parents, 42 year old Kate is known for being a big fan of tennis and is the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC).
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