The ‘class’ gesture Matthew McConaughey made towards Prince William and Kate Middleton at Wimbledon has received plaudits.
The royal family witnessed Jannik Sinner defeat Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz to become the first Italian to win a Wimbledon singles title.
Innumerable A-listers, like Nicole Kidman, Paul Mescal, and of course McConaughey, were in attendance, including William and Kate.
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Sinner said it was “amazing” to meet the royals after the game, and they autographed tennis balls for the kids in exchange.
“I’ve been lucky to meet her (Kate) and the whole family, and it was a very nice moment,” he stated.
However, astute viewers have been examining McConaughey’s response when William and Kate arrived at their seats on X.
Wimbledon posted a video of the American actor rising up when the royals entered their box, earning him praise as a “lovely southern gentleman.”
Americans are not obliged to bow to the royals, however it is considered a display of respect for English people.
Commenting on the clip, one person said, “Matthew McConaughey standing to applaud the Prince & Princess of Wales. What a lovely southern gentleman.”
A third observer referred to the movie star as “the coolest man to ever live,” while a second remarked he had “real class.”
“Matthew was raised right. Always something I have always admired,” added a fourth.