Royal Wimbledon clash: Halep hopes Kate will support her over Meghan’s pal Serena in final 0 5 12 Jul 2019 19:32 Express.co.uk MEGHAN MARKLE and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge’s, reported royal rift may have an extra edge, after tennis star Simona Halep said she hoped Kate would be supporting her, rather than Meghan’s close friend Serena Williams in the Ladies’ Wimbledon final.