United Kingdom, July 2 -- Catherine, Princess of Wales, surprised tennis fans as she admitted them into Wimbledon on Thursday (02.07.26).

The 44-year-old royal - who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) - greeted those who had been queuing for entry as early as 4am before helping staff taking payments and scanning tickets on the fourth day of the prestigious tournament in London.

She told one group of attendees: "Have a really fun time."

Catherine was seen laughing and posing for photographs with those in the queue, and when she enterted the grounds to take her own seat, the princess was welcomed with cheers and a round of applause.

She then joined former British tennis star Tim Henman and AELCTC chair Deborah Jevans ...