Kate Middleton's Wimbledon Style Throughout the Years
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Kate Middleton is a huge tennis fan. The Princess of Wales is the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), but even before she took over the patronage from Queen Elizabeth in 2016, she was a regular court-side at tournaments. Plus, she's not just a fan of watching tennis—Kate has been known to pick up a racket herself.
The princess can be counted on to make an appearance every year at Wimbledon. Since marrying Prince William in 2011, she's only missed Wimbledon twice: in 2013, when she was pregnant with Prince George and in 2020, when the tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She often appears with Prince William, but she's also attended alongside her father, Michael Middleton, sister Pippa, and her sister-in-law, Meghan Markle. In fact, the first-ever joint appearance the then-Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex made together was at Wimbledon.
Here, scroll through Kate Middleton's best Wimbledon moments—and see her Wimbledon style throughout the years.
June 24, 2023
Ahead of the 2023 Wimbledon tournament, the Princess of Wales joined Wimbledon champion Roger Federer to play tennis on No. 3 court, and to take part in ball person training.
It was not her typical Wimbledon appearance, but definitely a memorable one—and a moment that proved Kate is the sportiest member of the royal family.
Read more: Photos of the royal family playing tennis
July 10, 2022
Kate made her final Wimbledon appearance of 2022 at the men's singles finals, wearing another polka dot Alessandra Rich dress. She's been very into polka dots as a summer style.
Kate was joined by Prince William and their son Prince George, making his royal debut at Wimbledon. The Cambridges sat in the royal box to watch Novak Djokovic defeat Nick Kyrgios in four sets.
In her role as royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Kate presented the trophies at the end of the match.
July 9, 2022
Kate glowed in a yellow Roksana dress to attend the women's singles championship.
As ever, she seemed delighted to be watching tennis from the royal box. This was also her third time wearing a yellow dress to Wimbledon—Kate knows what works for her.
She presented the trophies after the match. Here, she hands the winner's trophy to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, who defeated Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in three sets.
July 5, 2022
Kate's first appearance at Wimbledon 2022 was in an elegant blue and white polka-dot maxi dress by Alessandra Rich, channeling the style of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
While the Cambridges took in the action from the royal box, they also went to a side court to cheer on Cameron Norrie, a British player, in his quarterfinal match. Prince William was even caught swearing on camera as they cheered Norrie on.
July 11, 2021
Kate's third and final appearance at Wimbledon 2021 was for the men's singles championship. The Duchess of Cambridge dressed up in a pastel pink, belted Beulah London dress, and wore a matching pink floral mask.
She was joined by her dad, Michael Middleton, for the day of tennis. Father and daughter both rocked their sunglasses.
In 2021, the Duke of Kent stepped down from his role as President of the AELTC, a position he has held for more than 50 years. The Queen’s cousin presented the trophies for the final time. Kate will likely take over the trophy presentations in following years.
July 10, 2021
Kate attended the women's singles finals, where her Kelly green Emilia Wickstead dress coordinated with Wimbledon's grass courts.
Kate was joined in the royal box by Prince William and women's tennis legends Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King. (Billie Jean King often sits in the royal box when she attends Wimbledon.)
Kate presented the winner's trophy to Australian Ashleigh Barty, who defeated Karolina Pliskova.
July 2, 2021
After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wimbledon made its grand return in 2021. The Duchess of Cambridge showed up early in the tournament—day five—for a working visit. She wore a mask throughout the grounds for COVID safety.
She joined chef Adam Fargin in the kitchens at the All England Tennis Club to help prepare strawberries for Wimbledon's famous strawberry desserts.
It wasn't all work, however—Kate, of course, took in some tennis from the royal box at Centre Court. She wore a navy polka-dotted midi skirt by Alessandra Rich
July 14, 2019
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the men's singles finals, wearing a light blue Emilia Wickstead dress. Here, she meets with the umpires on Centre Court.
She presented the 2019 men’s singles trophy to Novak Djokovic, who defeated Roger Federer after nearly five hours—the longest Wimbledon men’s final in history.
This was the Duchess of Cambridge's first time presenting the trophy.
July 13, 2019
Kate attended the 2019 women's singles championship alongside her sister-in-law Meghan Markle and her sister Pippa Middleton. The three women sat front and center in the royal box.
Kate chose to re-wear a rich green Dolce and Gabbana dress from a 2016 visit to Canada.
Both Kate and Meghan wore sunglasses in the royal box, and seemed to have a lovely time chatting together.
Ahead of the women's final, Kate also attended a lunch and met junior players (left to right) Kamilla Bartone, Oksana Selekmeteva, Polina Kudermetova, and Giulia Morlet.
July 2, 2019
Kate made an early appearance at Wimbledon in 2019, attending the second day of the tournament. Here, she is pictured with two British tennis players: Katie Boulter (left) and Anne Keothavong (right).
Kate wore a white Suzannah dress for her day at the All England Tennis Club, which channeled the tennis whites the players wear to compete.
She carried the Wimbledon program into the royal box, where she stopped to chat with a serviceman.
July 15, 2018
The Cambridges attended the men's singles finals on the last day of Wimbledon, as is becoming tradition for them.
Kate wore a bright yellow Dolce & Gabbana dress, which she added her AELTC ribbon to. The yellow not only coordinated with tennis balls—it helped her stand out in the crowds.
July 14, 2018
The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex made their their first joint outing together at Wimbledon to watch the women's singles finals on Centre Court. (Spot Billie Jean King right behind them.)
Kate wore a Jenny Packham blue and white polka-dot dress, with polka dots that looked tennis ball-inspired, and Meghan wore a blue-and-white striped Ralph Lauren blouse with white trousers.
July 16, 2017
To attend the men's singles championship, Kate opted for a short-sleeved white dress by Catherine Walker with florals at the bottom. It was her first year wearing the purple-and-green ribbon worn by members of the AELTC—Kate became patron, and therefore a member, in 2016.
Once again, the Cambridges got super into the match.
July 3, 2017
Kate at Wimbledon in polka dots: It just makes sense at this point. She wore a black and white polka dot Dolce & Gabbana dress to attend the first day of the 2017 Championships.
It was her first official Wimbledon visit as royal patron, and Kate seemed over the moon.
As part of her new job as patron of the All England Tennis Club, her visits to Wimbledon are now just more than watching tennis. Here, Kate met with servicemen and women.
July 10, 2016
Prince William and Kate Middleton were once again in attendance for the men's singles championship. Kate wore a printed Alexander McQueen dress.
2016
Kate sported her trusty Ray-Ban “Wayfarer” sunglasses, a pair she's worn frequently to Wimbledon over the years.
July 7, 2016
Kate wore a bright yellow Roksanda dress—coordinating with the tennis balls!—to attend the women's semifinals on day 10 of the 2016 Championships.
Before the match, she met with ball girls and ball boys.
She also met Serena and Venus's mom, Oracene Price, and seemed overjoyed to be speaking with the mother of the two American tennis legends.
July 8, 2015
The Cambridges attended day nine of the championships in 2015—taking in the men's quarterfinals. This was the last year Kate would only attend Wimbledon once.
She wore a bright red L.K. Bennett dress, and carried a leopard-print clutch. How fun!
July 6, 2014
Kate and William attended the men's singles finals in 2014, with Kate overjoyed to be back in the royal box after a year off from Wimbledon due to her pregnancy.
Kate wore a repeat from her 2012 royal tour: a Jonathan Saunders green-and-blue geometric dress.
July 2, 2014
On her first Wimbledon appearance in 2014, Kate chose a white lace Zimmerman dress she first wore in Australia.
July 8, 2012
In 2012, Kate and her sister Pippa attended the men's singles championship, watching Roger Federer defeat Andy Murray.
July 4, 2012
Earlier in the week, Kate attended in a knit sailor Alexander McQueen dress.
She was joined by Prince William to watch a men’s quarterfinal match from the royal box.
June 27, 2011
For Kate's first Wimbledon as a member of the royal family, she picked a very tennis-inspired white dress by Temperley London.
This was her first time sitting in the royal box, and she got very into it—encouraging her new husband to do the wave with her.
June 28, 2008
Kate wore a casual white sundress with a black sweater to take in the tennis in 2008.
She was joined by a few friends, including her close friend Sophie Carter (standing next to her). Years later, Kate would name Sophie Princess Charlotte's godmother.
July 2, 2007
Kate Middleton's first-ever public Wimbledon appearance: She was snapped in the stands watching a third-round match between Robin Soderling of Sweden and Rafael Nadal of Spain. While her outfit is not super clear, she seems to be wearing a red sundress.
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