'Kate aces it' and UK PM 'won't stop a single boat'
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The Princess of Wales' appearance at the Wimbledon women's singles final dominated the Sunday papers. The Sunday Telegraph leads with a smiling photo of Catherine in the royal box as she received a standing ovation from the crowd. Elsewhere, the paper says a government-backed commission on behalf of the Board of Deputies of British Jews has found that antisemitism is "rife" among the UK's middle classes.
The Sunday Mirror dubs the princess's Wimbledon visit an "ace", spotlighting a photo of Catherine in her white ensemble. In other royal news, the paper features Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh saying she is proud of being called a "royal secret weapon" through her role of helping women in global conflicts.
The Sunday Times features a photo of Catherine congratulating Wimbledon women's champion Iga Swiatek, who dominated American Amanda Anisimova with a 6-0, 6-0 win. Sharing the front page is the story of a child who died after contracting measles, with the paper reporting experts warning of a decline in vaccine rates against the disease.
A "wave" of support for the princess headlines the Sunday Express's Wimbledon report. Also dominating the front page is an "exclusive message" from Sir Keir Starmer hitting back at critics who say his migrant deal with France "won't stop a single boat". Writing in the paper, the prime minister gives a "full-throttle defence" of his record on stopping illegal immigration.
The Mail on Sunday follows with their royal exclusive of a "secret peace summit" between King Charles' and the Duke of Sussex's senior aides. The paper says the meeting is a first step towards restoring the "broken relationship" between Prince Harry and the Royal Family.
The Observer leads with "the battle within" the BBC over its Gaza coverage, saying the broadcaster is "divided" over its reporting on the conflict.
The Sun reports on the arrest of an actor working as an extra on the EastEnders set over an "alleged indecent assault" incident that left other stars "shocked".
Finally, the Daily Star teases the rise of the "Robo landlord" as it says that artificial intelligence could be used in pubs to handle tasks such as hiring staff and ordering beer from the brewery. Alongside is a photoshopped image of comedian Al Murray as a robot getting ready to pour a pint behind the bar.
The Sunday Telegraph says a government-backed report to be published on Tuesday will conclude that anti-Semitism has become normalised, external in middle-class Britain.
It's been co-authored by Lord Mann, the government's adviser on the issue, and the former defence secretary, Dame Penny Mordaunt.
They have written an article for the paper saying they were "stunned into silence" by the evidence they heard.
The paper says their report found antisemitism to be "pervasive" in the NHS, at universities and in the arts - and will recommend that Judaism be recognised as an ethnicity.
The Sunday Times says negotiations about a migrant return deal with Iraq, external are in their final stages. The paper says it could be announced by the end of the summer.
The Sunday Express instead focuses on the deal already reached with France.
It quotes critics who warn that it "won't stop a single boat", external - but the paper says the prime minister has hit back that agreements can "stop illegal migration in its tracks".
The Sun reports that the government is working on plans for digital ID cards, external which would be given only to immigrants.
The Sunday Mirror says car manufacturers are to get a £2.5bn boost, external to help them transition to making electric vehicles.
The Sunday Telegraph also reports on a boost for electric, saying the government is to announce grants to help drivers, external cover the upfront cost of a new vehicle, as well as more cash for charging points.
Senior aides to King Charles and the Duke of Sussex have held a secret peace summit, external, according to the Mail on Sunday.
The paper has photos of a meeting between advisers at a private members' club in London which is said to "champion international friendship".
The Mail calls the talks "the first significant move towards resolving a rancorous family feud".
A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex declined to comment on the meeting.
The Princess of Wales's appearance at Wimbledon for the women's singles final is pictured on many of the front pages.
"Kate aces it", external is the headline in the Sunday Mirror.
According to the Telegraph, Catherine received a standing ovation, external from the crowd. It says she was "centre stage on centre court".
The Mail says she appeared emotional as she made her most high-profile public appearance this year.
It recounts how eight-year-old Lydia Lowe, external, who is recovering from a brain injury, met Catherine before the match and advised her "don't be nervous - take deep breaths".
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