Each and every year, tennis rackets swing just in time for Wimbledon.
The annual tennis tournament sees the world’s best sportsmen and women gather to compete for the illustrious Wimbledon cup, and in Australia, even the not-so-sporty can’t help but feel patriotic when Aussie hopefuls make it through the competition.
But when all eyes aren’t on the swift movements of the optic yellow ball, they’re planted firmly on the guests in attendance—more specifically, royals.
While a plethora of Buckingham Palace’s favourites make their way to at least one game each year, we bear witness to what said royals wear to the sporting event, especially when it’s Kate Middleton walking down the stadium steps.
Always serving up (pun entirely intended) her most chic fashion offerings at Wimbledon, the Duchess of Cambridge knows a thing or two about mixing high-street and designer items for the display of athleticism. Over all the years she has attended Wimbledon, Kate has donned everything from floaty, pastel-hued ensembles to vibrant plays of colour—and occasionally, even repeated outfits from fashion’s past.
No matter what, Kate knows how to dress to impress with ace ensembles every year, and surely, her next court side appearance will come as no exception. Below, we’ve rounded up Kate Middleton’s best fashion moments at Wimbledon.
Kate attending the men’s quarter-final at 2022 Wimbledon wearing a blue, polka-dot Alessandra Rich tea dress that she’s previously worn to a surprise appearance at a Platinum Jubilee street party. She paired the tea dress with pearl earrings, tortoiseshell sunglasses and a white handbag.Kate attending the men’s finals at 2019 Wimbledon in blue midi dress by Emilia Wickstead with a purple bow.
Kate attending the Gentlemen’s Singles final at 2017 Wimbledon wearing a white mini dress with illustrated florals at the hem.Kate attending day two of Wimbledon 2019 wearing a monochrome Suzannah dress with black bow around the waist and matching buttons, paired with a custom Alexander McQueen bag and her Gianvito Rossi block heels.Kate attending Wimbledon in 2011 wearing baby pink Beulah London ‘50s-style crepe dress with cropped shoulders and matching belt.Kate attending the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at Wimbledon 2021 wearing a green Emilia Wickstead fit-and-flare dress.
Kate attending the Men’s Single Final on day 13 of 2018 Wimbledon wearing a Dolce & Gabbana canary yellow knee-length dress with loose shoulders.Kate attending the Ladies Singles Final at Wimbledon 2019, wearing a green Dolce & Gabbana dress with statement gold buttons and puff-sleeves, alongside Meghan Markle.Kate attending day 12 of Wimbledon 2018 wearing a fitted Jenny Packham midi dress, with Dolce & Gabbana top-handle bag and Gianvito Rossi heels, alongside Meghan Markle.Kate attending the Men’s Singles Finals at Wimbledon 2014 wearing a Jonathan Saunders shirt dress in a forest green and turquoise graphic print.
Kate attending the centre court at Wimbledon 2017 wearing a Dolce & Gabbana polka dot tea dress and Victoria Beckham tote bag.Kate attending the Men’s Final at Wimbledon 2016 wearing an Alexander McQueen dress with intricate print of illustrated fruit, alongside husband Prince William.
