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Jennifer Newton

Prince William's panicked warning to George as he meets Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Prince George's first trip to Wimbledon to watch the men's final will certainly be one to remember.

Not only did he get to witness Novak Djokovic scoop his seventh Wimbledon title after beating Nick Kyrgios - he also got to meet him after his triumph.

He stood alongside his parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as they all shook hands with Djokovic following his historic victory.

The tennis ace asked the eight-year-old prince how he had enjoyed his first trip to Wimbledon to which he answered, "great" - giving a big thumbs up.

Djokovic then asked the youngster if he wanted to touch the famous Wimbledon trophy with George holding out his hands and actually holding it himself.

Prince George meets Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic (@Wimbledon/Twitter)
Djokovic allows George told hold the Wimbledon trophy (@Wimbledon/Twitter)

But clearly concerned that his son was holding such an important cup, Prince William issued a warning to George telling him: "Don't drop it!"

Luckily, George heeded his dad's advice and after holding the trophy for a short while, told his mum Kate that it was "too heavy".

So Kate came to the rescue and took the trophy off her son to free up his arms before passing it back to Djokovic.

Prince George sat next to his father Prince William during the final (Getty Images)

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Earlier yesterday, George, dressed in a dashing suit and tie, arrived at SW19 without siblings Princess Charlotte or Prince Louis and could be seen engrossed in the captivating showpiece final.

The final was played amid a heatwave as temperatures soared to the high 20s in London.

And in an adorable clip shortly after the trio arrived, William can be heard asking if George "is okay" and he replies saying he's "too hot".

It was Prince George's first time at Wimbledon (REUTERS)
Prince George wore a navy suit to Wimbledon yesterday (Getty Images)

Kate then appeared to comfort George by reassuring him they mostly sit in the shade during the matches.

The trio then greeted a group of military personnel who were working as stewards at the championship - and George was asked who he was supporting.

The youngster appeared too shy to answer so William looked at him and whispered: “Djokovic” before adding: “We’ll see how long it lasts. He’ll support the winner.”

Later, the youngster appeared all smiles while he sat in the Royal Box with his family as he watched the action on Centre Court.

He was snapped covering his head with his hands as he looked on nervously during the early stages of the fierce contest.

At on point, people took to Twitter after Nick Kyrgios' outburst at his box, which appeared to include some choice swear words.

With the pair tied at one set each, George appeared to have a somewhat confused and scrunched look on his face as he looked in the direction of the Australian.

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