Kate Middleton was back in the Royal Box at Wimbledon this afternoon.
The Princess of Wales wore a royal purple Safiyaa dress to see the Men’s Final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court.
Following the clash, Kate presented the trophy to the winner, Alcadaz, who beat Djokovic to the title.
The Princess was accompanied by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and sister, Pippa Middleton Matthews.
Kate made her first public appearance since Trooping The Colour last month, and only her second in 2024. This is, of course, since she is still undergoing chemotherapy following abdominal surgery in January and a cancer diagnosis.
Before entering the Royal Box, the two Princesses met with former Ladies’ Champions in the Centre Court Clubhouse. Barbora Krejcikova, yesterday’s tournament winner, shows Princess Charlotte her winning racket.
The two princesses also spoke with Flora Johnson, Lily Miyazaki, Lucy Shaker, Sonny Kartal and Emma Raducanu in the Players Lounge, before meeting young people from the ‘Work at Wimbledon’ initiative. ‘Work at Wimbledon’ helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds access roles at The Championships.
As Kate took her seat in the Royal Box to watch play, she received a standing ovation from the Wimbledon crowd. Her sister and daughter looked on with pride.
We know Kate is a huge tennis fan. This is the 25th time she’s attended since joining the Royal Family in 2011. We also know she attended twice as a ‘civilian’ before marrying William. The Princess has been patron of the All England Club since 2016.
KATE’S WIMBLEDON LOOK:
Kate opted for a midi dress in a striking shade of purple for today’s Wimbledon Final.
The dress featured a flattering ’twist’ detail bodice, short sleeves with a subtle puff detail and a midi-length skirt. It’s the Cecilia dress by Safiyaa London
The smooth, high-quality crepe fabric drapes beautifully. The midi length and structured design ensure elegance and comfort, suitable for a full day of spectating and presenting trophies.
As usual, Kate’s dress is a masterful choice. The royal purple hue perfectly aligns with the Wimbledon palette and is a thoughtful nod to the event’s heritage and branding. The club has used a similar purple alongside green and white as their official colours since 1909.
This is the first time she’s worn purple to The Championships though. She’s worn green, white, cream and tennis-ball yellow multiple times before now.
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This is the second time we’ve seen Kate wearing a dress by the London-based label Safiyaa. She debuted her first garment, a long-sleeved gown, at last year’s Royal Variety Performance.
Daniela Karnuts founded Safiyaa in 2011. The label is named after her daughter. With a focus on craftsmanship and quality, the label’s designs are distinguished by their precise tailoring and exquisite detailing, appealing to those who appreciate high-end fashion with a personal touch.
Let’s move on to Kate’s beige boxy handbag now. It’s the ‘Milly’ style by L.K. Bennett in the colour ‘trench.’
The London-based brand describes the leather bag as 1960s-inspired. It features gold-tone metal hardware and pretty brogue detailing. Kate uses the grab handle and has removed the crossbody strap.
Kate first carried the bag at an engagement with US First Lady Jill Biden in 2021. This is only its second public appearance to date.
The piece previously retailed at lkbennett.com for £225 but is long sold out, unfortunately.
Kate has frequently worn L.K. Bennett clothing and carried their accessories since joining the Royal Family in 2011. She was particularly fond of their footwear for a while, and regularly opts for their dresses at public engagements.