When it comes to fashion, there’s no question who takes the Grand Slam at Wimbledon.
Since 2011, her first appearance at the tournament, Kate Middleton’s fashion choices have wowed the Centre Court crowds.
This year, the Princess of Wales, who is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, awarded Polish winner Iga Swiatek the women’s singles trophy in an elegant cream ensemble.
Despite the heatwave, she looked cool as a cucumber in a pleated peplum Self-Portrait dress, which she accessorised with an Anya Hindmarch tote bag, her favourite Gianvito Rossi suede pumps, a gold Halcyon Days bracelet and Cartier earrings.
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Her outfit for today’s men’s singles final was equally sleek and summery: watching the match with Prince William and two of their three children, George and Charlotte, Kate was a vision in royal blue.
Catherine’s bright midi dress is reminiscent of a similar Roksanda number worn to the tournament previously, with a statement bow on the left shoulder and a nipped-in belted waist.
Providing some welcome shade, Catherine also donned a wide-brimmed straw hat from LK Bennett, while the aforementioned Cartier bracelet added a touch of sparkle to the ensemble.
Often opting for her favourite designers, such as Alexander McQueen, LK Bennet and Dolce & Gabbana, the 43-year-old always manages to stand out in a star-studded Royal Box.
These are all of the looks she’s has worn courtside at Wimbledon over the years.
2008
Sixteen years ago, Kate Middleton turned heads as the then girlfriend of Prince William. This was likely the first time the young soon-to-be Princess was snapped in the stands, then just 26-year-old, wearing a simple white dress and black cardigan.
2011
Just a few months after getting married, Kate wore newlywed (or is it Wimbledon?) whites, on an extremely hot day in South London. Her debut look of a sleeveless (scandalous!) tiered gown was by Temperley London.
She was accompanied by Prince William, and the pair even joined in with a Mexican wave.
2012
Kate made two appearances at Wimbledon in 2012 during a summer of sport for the capital.
The first was a nautical themed knitted ensemble by Sarah Burton’s Alexander McQueen, the woman behind the Princess’ wedding dress.
For the final, Kate, who was accompanied by her sister, Pippa, stuck to white, wearing a jacket and dress by Joseph.
Where was Kate at Wimbledon in 2013 and 2020?
In 2013, Just weeks away from giving birth to her first child, Prince George, who was born 22 July 2013, doctors advised Kate – who had suffered during her pregnancy with severe morning sickness – not to attend the tournament.
Then in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic stopped play, although the Princess did hold a Zoom call with young tennis players, to mark what would have been the weekend when the finals are unusually played.
2014
Kate was back with a bang in 2014, in a broderie white dress by Zimmerman. Broderie has been a favourite fabric for 2024, with Vogue calling it ‘the trend to invest in this season’, so clearly our Kate was way ahead of the game.
For the men’s final that year, she moved away from whites for the first time, and opted for a blue and green Jonathan Saunders day dress.
2015
Despite giving birth to Princess Charlotte just three months earlier, The Princess of Wales delighted fans with an appearance in 2015.
She was every inch the lady in red, standing out from the crowd in her £250 LK Bennet structured dress. The dress sold out online within hours of the then-Duchess wearing it.
She paired the striking piece with a leopard print clutch by DVF.
2016
Another year, and even more colour, this time a yellow and white shift dress by Roksanda. Kate would go onto wear the sunshine shade twice more at future Wimbledon tournaments.
Kate’s dress is actually a customised version of the one that could be purchased off the rack, which has a more flared sleeve and is white, with yellow accents (rather than the other way around, as seen on Kate).
Her second look in 2016 was another eye-catching number: an Alexander McQueen dress with a pattern that featured interesting motifs, including eyes, insects and lipstick.
2017
Polka dots have become somewhat synonymous with Kate Middleton at Wimbledon, but 2017 was the first time she chose the pattern, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana monochrome piece.
Her second look was very British summer-esque: a bespoke Catherine Walker dress with a wildflower meadow-style print.
We also loved Kate’s shorter, grown-out bob length hair this year.
2018
Attending for the first time with sister-in-law Meghan Markle, Kate dressed oh-so-on theme in yet more polka dots – or are they tennis balls? The Jenny Packham dress was certainly a serve.
Then, for the men’s final she was back in yellow again, this time another Dolce & Gabbana creation.
2019
Back in Wimbledon whites for her first appearance in 2019, Kate wore a Suzannah dress, paired with an Alexander McQueen belt and clutch. This look didn’t come cheap, with the elegant dress costing £1,850.
Then, it was back to colour: her next look was a forest green dress by Dolce & Gabbana, and for her final appearance she wore blue Emilia Wickstead.
2021
For the first time ever, Kate didn’t wear a dress to the All England Lawn Tennis Club, instead opting for a skirt, top and jacket combo. Back in what must be her favourite pattern, the pleated navy polka dot dress was by Alessandra Rich.
For the women’s final, Kate wore a green dress by Emilia Wickstead, and for the men’s final, she must have known that Barbie fever was on its way, as she chose a £720 belted pink midi dress by Beulah London.
2022
We saw Kate in polka dots twice in 2022: first an Alessandra Rich belted sky blue gown, and then a navy dress by the same designer.
But it was another yellow dress by Roksanda that really turned heads this year, which was teamed with a wide brimmed LK Bennet straw hat.
2023
Kate went green in 2023, with three outfits in different shades of the same colour.
First, she opted for a statement mint green and white Balmain blazer. The two-tone crêpe blazer had previously been seen on none other than Selling Sunset’s Chelsea Lazkani.
Next up was a custom version of a lime green Self Portrait dress, tailored to feature a higher, collared neckline.
And for her third choice, she wore elegant emerald green by Roland Mouret.
2024
After being diagnosed with cancer earlier in the year, Kate made one of her few appearances of 2024 at the Wimbledon men singles final, where she presented Carlos Alcaraz with the winning trophy.
Wearing an elegant purple midi dress, she received a standing ovation as she made her way to the Royal Box alongside Princess Charlotte and sister, Pippa.
The royal paired the customised £1,295 Safiyaa frock with a nude bag and shoes, statement Pariah hoop earrings, and a bow brooch in the signature purple and green colours.
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