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Kate Middleton Stuns Tennis World With a Roger Federer Lookalike as Private Secretary in Hysterical Coincidence

Published 02/25/2024, 11:54 AM EST

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Roger Federer fans have long been aware of the royal connections that he shares. While the tennis star’s admirable nature has always attracted people from different backgrounds and domains, Kate Middleton has been one of his fans and friends. While fans are aware of this adorable connection, a Federer lookalike in a picture of the royal family has everyone surprised!

Kate Middleton is planning to get back to her duties after taking a break to heal from her surgery. While she recently appointed Lieutenant Colonel Tom White as her new private secretary, the online world buzzed at his resemblance to Roger Federer.

Roger Federer in a new role for the royal family?

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Royal family fans recently shared comments of excitement as Lieutenant Colonel Tom White stepped into his role as the private secretary of the Princess of Wales. As pictures of the newly appointed secretary went viral, many found a close resemblance between his looks with Roger Federer.

Fans expressed surprise as they spotted the Grand Slam champion’s look-alike standing beside Queen Elizabeth. One fan, expressing excitement over the fact that he thought it was Federer in the very first sight, wrote, “I thought it was Roger Federer.”

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As Tom White takes on his duties alongside the Princess of Wales, his unexpected resemblance to Roger Federer brings an intriguing twist to the royal narrative, as Federer himself has been closely related to the family for a long time.

Federer’s connection with the royal family

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Roger Federer has been closely associated with the royal family, especially with Kate Middleton. As they both have been friends for a long time with the Princess of Wales gracing the courts of Wimbledon to watch his matches, their connection is already known to the world.

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Back in 2023, Roger Federer was seen sitting with Kate Middleton in the Royal Box of the Wimbledon’s arena. While everyone was excited to know the magnitude of their friendship, Federer stated, “I know her quite well. She is an avid tennis fan, and she plays herself.” 

The connection between the two seemingly unrelated names continues to add more value to the sport in Britain. Not only that but the recently sparked excitement of finding this uncanny resemblance adds a lighthearted touch to the story.

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