The Princess of Wales presented the Wimbledon trophy to Carlos Alcaraz this afternoon as the Spaniard won the Grand Slam for a second year in a row.
Kate, 42, who has stepped away from public royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, saw the Spanish reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz take on veteran Novak Djokovic, winning in three sets.
Before passing the trophy to Alcaraz, Kate commiserated and shook the hand of runner-up Novak Djokovic.
Dressed in a £1295 bespoke dress from Safiyaa, the royal was greeted with a standing ovation as she headed into the Royal Box at Wimbledon earlier in the day.
With Princess Charlotte and sister Pippa by her side, the royal enjoyed a tense rematch of last year’s championship match on the grass of the All England Club – with Princess Charlotte showed off many expressive looks.
Before the mother-daughter duo took their seats in the Royal Box, they met with female tennis stars, including 21-year-old Emma Radacanu, who all presented Kate with a bouquet of flowers.
The Princess of Wales presented the Wimbledon trophy to Carlos Alcaraz this afternoon as the Spaniard won the Grand Slam for a second year in a row
Princess of Wales presents the winner’s trophy to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during their men’s singles final
The Princess of Wales looked radiant in a purple designer dress for today’s Wimbledon’s men’s singles final
The Princess of Wales beamed as she presented tennis player Carlos Alcaraz with his trophy this afternoon
The Princess of Wales paired her purple designer dress with some nude mules and a plaid bow brooch
Princess of Wales meets a ball boy after the men’s singles final
Kate looked delighted to be back in action as she presented the trophy to Alcaraz
Perfection in purple: The Princess of Wales looked over the moon at SW19
The Princess of Wales presented the Wimbledon trophy to Carlos Alcaraz this afternoon as the Spaniard won the Grand Slam for a second year in a row
Kate made a triumphant return to centre court today
Kate presents the runners-up shield to Novak Djokovic
Dressed in a £1295 bespoke dress from Safiyaa, theroyal met with ball boys and girls
Kate awaits to sit give the trophy to the winner
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz poses for a picture with the trophy after winning in three sets
The Princess of Wales waits on court to present the winner
Princess Charlotte stayed with aunty Pippa as she watched her mother present the trophy
Charlotte grinned from ear to ear as she met with the tennis star, who sadly saw her Wimbledon dream crushed on Centre Court by New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun last week.
Kate and Charlotte were also greeted by Sonay Kartal, Lily Miyazaki, Lucy Shuker and Flora Johnson as they arrived on the players’ lawn at Wimbledon before entering Centre Court.
Charlotte gave wheelchair tennis player Shuker a ‘pinky promise’ that she would try the sport alongside her mother.
Kate was also introduced to Raducanu, who was knocked out in the fourth round of this year’s championships, telling her: ‘It was so hard to see you go out.’
US Open winner Raducanu said it was ‘amazing’ to have the support of the princess and ‘see her here looking so healthy and happy’.
The daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who sported a £70 Polka Dot dress from Guess, was thrilled to meet the tennis star, and was photographed smiling ear to ear in her presence.
The mother and daughter then met the ‘Work at Wimbledon’ programme which supports young people from a range of backgrounds with roles at the Championships.
Alcaraz now has four Grand Slam trophies with a perfect record in major finals, after his two Wimbledon triumphs, his U.S. Open victory in 2022 and his French Open win last month. Defeat denied Djokovic a 25th Grand Slam title to surpass Margaret Court in the all-time list and also equal Roger Federer‘s haul of eight men’s singles titles at Wimbledon
The Princess of Wales was greeted with a standing ovation as she headed into the Royal Box at Wimbledon today
She’s back! The Princess of Wales looked thrilled to be back in Wimbledon
Princess of cool! Charlotte struck a pose as she chatted away to her mother
Charlotte, nine, also joined her mother in the Royal Box last year. They were without Prince George, ten, perhaps indicating he will join his father at the Euros final in Berlin this evening
Princess Kate brought Charlotte along to the game – with the young royal looking delighted
Princess Charlotte joined in on the clapping for the night as she watched on
Auntie duty! Pippa, Kate’s youngest sister, looked delighted to be joined be her niece
Back in action! Kate, who is known to love tennis, appeared in her element today
Keeping it cool! Princess Charlotte opted for RayBans as she watched from the box
Kate and Charlotte matched in shades as they watched from the royal box
Charlotte was very expressive as she popped on sunglasses at the match
Matching! Charlotte and Kate looked closely at one another and they chatted away
Charlotte appears to be following in her mother’s footsteps as she closely watched the game
Aunty Pippa looked delighted to be enjoying the tennis too
Cool Charlotte looked delighted to be watching them match
It’s tense! The nail-bititing match seemed to be a lot for the young Princess
Girls day out! Charlotte was with her mother and aunt for the day at the tennis
Princess Charlotte sweetly did a pinky swear with player Lucy Shuker
Princess Charlotte and Lucy Shuker linked hands adorably
They were without Prince George, ten, perhaps indicating he will join his father at the Euros final in Berlin this evening.
While meeting the players, Kate said Charlotte, who was wearing a navy polka dot dress, had been ‘practising yesterday’ and that tennis was ‘really great for the youngsters’.
Kate said she had been ‘filling in the leaderboard’ with Charlotte during Wimbledon, adding: ‘As a family, we play a lot.’
After being asked to try wheelchair tennis by Shuker, Kate said: ‘I’ve tried wheelchair rugby before, but not tennis. You’ll have to hold me to that.’
Shuker, the highest ranked British wheelchair women’s tennis player, told the PA news agency: ‘She was just saying how amazing it’s been to watch and follow everyone’s career.
‘Alfie Hewett won the men’s wheelchair tennis earlier. I just asked if they were playing tennis themselves, which they have been, and then said: ‘Have you tried wheelchair tennis?’
‘And I got a little pinky promise from Princess Charlotte that she would try it.’
Shuker added: ‘For me, it’s incredibly humbling to be here and to be asked to meet the princess today.’
Discussing her meeting with Kate, Raducanu told PA: ‘It was very nice to see Her Royal Highness again. I’ve met her twice before, and it was really nice to meet Charlotte as well, because I hadn’t before.
‘It’s amazing to see her be such a champion of tennis and following all of us.
‘We just spoke a little bit about my tournament, and the tennis, and also how I missed last year but I was very excited to come back this year. And a little bit about her tennis because she loves it.’
Asked about Kate’s appearance at the tournament following her diagnosis, Raducanu said: ‘I think it just shows her resilience and how much of a role model she is and it’s amazing to see her here looking so healthy and happy.’
Kate has been undergoing chemotherapy and made her first public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis in March at the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London last month.
She did not attend the women’s singles final on Saturday, and Wimbledon chairwoman Debbie Jevans presented the trophy to Barbora Krejcikova on her behalf.
During their meeting on Sunday, Krejcikova gifted the Princess of Wales the racket she used during her victory.
Actors Tom Cruise, Zendaya and Hugh Jackman were among the celebrities attending Centre Court as Czech player Krejcikova fought off Italian Jasmine Paolini to claim a 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory
Also in the box were A-listers Julia Roberts and Tom Cruise – a close friend of the royals – as well as Benedict Cumberbatch – an Eton classmate of Prince William – London Mayor Sadiq Khan and tennis royalty Andre Agassi.
Prince William’s second cousin Lord Frederick Windsor, and his wife Sophie Winkleman also joined Kate and Charlotte in the box. The couple are close with the Wales’, with their children previously attending the same school and Charlotte and George.
Frederick’s parents – Prince and Princess Michael of Kent – were also in attedance.
The royal, who opted for a £1295 bespoke dress from Safiyaa, is a huge tennis fan and has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016.
Looking effortlessly chic, the royal added a £122 Milly Nude leather bag from LK Bennett, which she has worn before.
Boosting her height, Kate added rewore a pair of Camilla Elphickslingback pimps, while accessorising with Halycon Days Salamander Torque Aquamarine & Gold Bangle.
She was seen today chatting to female players ahead of the final day of play at SW19.
She often presents the trophy to the Ladies Singles winner, however this year attended the tournament on the final day instead.
Charlotte, nine, looked adorable in a blue polka number, as she tied her hair back with a bow.
Prince and Princess Micheal of Kent – watched the match from the Royal Box
Prince Michael, a first cousin of the late queen, joined his wife and son in the box
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, was also in the box today
Tom Cruise, second left, with Sophie Hunter, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julia Roberts and Daniel Moder, right, watch the men’s singles final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
Kate was joined by Debbie Jevans, a former tennis professional
The whole royal box was delighted to greet the princess
Kate was sure to show her respect to the players as they came onto court
The future queen was greeted with a standing ovation as she she got ready to watch the tennis
Kate waves at guests as she arrives at the tennis
The Princess of Wales met with players Flora Johnson and Yuriko Lily Miyazak
Celebrities and leaders watched as the Princess of Wales made her first appearance in months
Even Charlotte, nine, clapped for her mother
Before heading to the box, Kate and Charlotte met with players – including Emma Raducanu
Charlotte looked delighted to meet with Emma, a previous Grand Slam winner
Charlotte sweetly shook hands with player Lucy Shuker
The Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to public life today as she attended the Wimbledon men’s final alongside daughter Princess Charlotte
Kate, 42, who has stepped away from public royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, will later head to the Royal Box to see Carlos Alcaraz take on Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final
The royal, who opted for a purple dress, is a huge tennis fan and has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016
Kate looked well as she waved to wellwishers
The Princess, who has taken a break from royal duty, looked delighted to be back
Her attendance at Wimbledon today marks the first time the mother-of-three has officially appeared in public since her last outing at Trooping the Colour last month.
Many A-listers and members of the Royal Family have made appearances in the Royal Box over the years, including the late Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle and Queen Camilla.
This year, Kate’s parents Carole and Michael have watched on from the box, as well as Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice and
The Princess of Wales announced that she had cancer in March and has since being undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
Kate has shown her love for sports time and time again with numerous appearances at Wimbledon and various charity events.
Earlier this week, the Princess paid tribute to Andy Murray‘s ‘incredible Wimbledon career’ as the tennis star is said to be ‘absolutely devastated’ after Emma Raducanu pulled out of their doubles match.
Emma Weymouth was among the celebrities watching from the box
Charlotte put on an animated display as she watched the match
Sophie and Frederick Windsor were also guests in the box
Tom Cruise and Benedict Cumberbatch were among the other stars
Charlotte shook hands with various tennis players – including Emma Raducanu
Kate looked over the moon to be back in action
Kate was joined by sister Pippa and daughter Charlotte
The pair looked delighted to be walking into the All England Club
The 37-year-old Scotsman had intended to play his last matches at the tournament with Raducanu in a celebratory climax to his stunning career, but the 21-year-old withdrew last week citing ‘stiffness in her wrist’.
Kate took to social media and penned: ‘An incredible Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud Andy Murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C,’ Kate said in personally-signed message on X.
The only son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, opted for a classic British summer look in white trousers and black blazer with a pink tie.
Perhaps taking inspiration from his second cousin King Charles, Frederick wore a pinstriped shirt pairing the look together with navy suede loafers.
Meanwhile, Peep show actress Sophie – who is the sister of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman – looked radiant in a yellow belted dress.
The £770 Edie Lemon dress comes from British designer Beulah London – a favourite brand of the Princess of Wales.
Lord Frederick Windsor and his wife Sophie Winkleman nailed summer chic today as they headed to the final day of Wimbled
The only son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, opted for a classic British summer look in white trousers and black blazer with a pink tie
Sophie added the £450 Henely Raffia Tote from Aspinal of London as she got set for a day of tennis.
The royal couple will watch see Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz take on Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final, with both parties hoping to add some silverware to their trophy cabinet.
The couple, who married in 2009, looked to be in great spirits as they posed for photos with their arms around one another.
Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton also attended this week, making her first appearance since her sister the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis on Friday.
No stiff upper lip here! Kate looked over the moon to be back
The Princess of Wales seemed overwhelmed with delight
A-listers Julia Roberts and Benedict Cumberbatch were also in the royal box
Tom Cruise chatted away to Benedict Cumberbatch at the box
Kate looked delighted to be back
Outside of the box, A-listers including Zendaya watched on
Paul Mescal was another star in the crowd
Looking effortlessly elegant in a stylish floral jumpsuit from Claire Mischevani, she attended day 12 of Wimbledon on Friday.
Elsewhere, Pippa and Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton appeared in good spirits as they enjoyed watching the action from the Royal Box last week.
The couple also appeared very focused as they took in the second round match between Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Britain’s Jacob Fearnley.
Both also laughed as they chatted with other attendees, including Sebastian Coe, the President of the International Association of Athletics Federations, who was seen sharing a giggle with an animated Carole.
The Princess of Wales was greeted with a standing ovation as she headed into the Royal Box at Wimbledon today
Missing the other big final! Jack Grealish also watched the game
Jameela Jamil and Jack Grealish watched the match
Dressed in all their finery, the beaming couple looked in good spirits as they arrived side-by-side for the prestigious event in London.
It follows their cheerful appearance at Royal Ascot last month, when they joined members of the Royal Family, including their son-in-law Prince William, at the lavish occasion.
Today, the biggest names in showbiz were also on centre court.
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts was joined by Tom Cruise, Zendaya and Courteney Cox as Novak Djokovic took on reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in a re-run of last year’s thrilling five-set clash.
Taking to her seat in the Royal Box, Hollywood veteran Roberts, 56, looked appropriately stylish in a white Gucci minidress and heavily tinted sunglasses ahead of the sporting showpiece.
Comparative newcomers Zendaya, 27, caught the eye in a smart white trouser-suit and pinstripe shirt, teamed with a loosely knotted navy tie.
Joining the party, Tom Cruise took a break from the set of his new Mission: Impossible film to attend the south-west London venue.
The evergreen actor, 62, sported a maroon blazer and Aviator sunglasses while chatting to a friend after taking to his seat in the Royal Box.
Hollywood old and new attended Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Sunday afternoon, with Julia Roberts (left) joined by Zendaya (right) as the men’s singles final got underway
Tom Cruise was also seen in the Royal Box as Novak Djokovic took on reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz in a re-run of last year’s thrilling five-set clash
Benedict Cumberbatch wore a blue suit while wife Sophie Hunter stunned in an eye-catching yellow dress as they arrived hand-in-hand.Meanwhile, Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were dressed in Ralph Lauren as they made a rare public appearance together on day 14 of the competition.
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan, 71, looked dapper in a navy suit and tie, while completing the look with shiny brown shoes and shades.
Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield, 40, looked smart in a navy jacket and orange shirt, teamed with cream trousers.
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid enjoyed the spectacle of the Wimbledon Men’s Final.
The Friends star, 60, cosied up to the Snow Patrol rocker, 47, as they arrived hand in hand at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in London.
The US actress, who lives with Johnny in London, looked chic in grey trousers teamed with a black shirt and heels.
Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter arrived hand-in-hand to watch the star-studded Wimbledon men’s final
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were dressed in Ralph Lauren as they made a rare public appearance together on day 14 of the competition
Tom Cruise took his seat in the Royal Box alongside Benedict and Sophie
Zawe looked typically chic in a floral maxi dress, teamed with a white blazer and slip-on shoes
Friends star Courtney Cox looked stylish in a blazer blazer, grey trousers and sparkling heels
The actress was joined by partner Johnny McDaid
Naomi Campbell looked sensational in a white figure-hugging summer dress and denim jacket
The supermodel hid her eyes behind a pair of stylish sunglasses and carried her belongings in a white handbag
She was later seen watching the action on Centre Court
Irish actor Pierce Brosnan , 71, looked dapper in a navy suit and tie, while completing the look with shiny brown shoes and shades
Pierce was sat next to Glenn Close to watch the match
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and wife Sam arrived hand-in-hand
Paul Mescal showed off his impeccable style in a black blazer and striped top, teamed with loafers and shades
Harry Potter star Tom Felton was seen enjoying a Pimm’s
Dermot O’Leary and Dee Koppang also attended the men’s final
Vas J Morgan put on a stylish display in a cream suit and crisp white shirt, teamed with trainers and gold sunglasses
Amelia Warner and Jamie Dornan were all smiles while posing for snaps
Johnny matched her look with his own monochrome ensemble, sweetly putting his arm around his smiling girlfriend as they posed for photos before taking their seats.
Vernon Kay appeared in high spirits as he attended alongside his glamorous daughter Phoebe.
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It’s a characteristic commonly associated with her often-cheeky younger brother, Prince Louis.
But today it became clear where the six-year-old royal gets his flair of dramatics, after Princess Charlotte put on a scene-stealing display of emotions at Wimbledon this afternoon.
The young royal, nine, joined her mother, the Princess of Wales, in the Royal Box this afternoon to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London.
The nine-year-old royal winced, cheered, and beamed, as she watched the players compete for the prestigious title.
Despite her wearing a pair of £90 pink Ray Ban sunglasses, Charlotte’s emotions throughout the game, from her jubilant grins to intrigued glances and awkward shudders, remained crystal clear.
Princess Charlotte pulled a series of animated expressions during the men’s final on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
The young royal appeared gripped by the sporting action – and winced during the tense moments
The nine-year-old was full of vibrant expressions throughout the men’s final in SW19 today
Charlotte, nine, looked adorable in a £70 blue chiffon polka dress from Guess and she tied her hair back with a bow.
Kate and Charlotte looked every inch the trendy mother-daughter duo, as they watched the action sporting stylish sunglasses.
But unlike her daughter, the Princess of Wales maintained a straight, concentrated expression as she watched the tense action.
Before taking her seat in the Royal Box, Princess Charlotte appeared delighted to meet Emma Radacanu at Wimbledon today.
The mother-daughter duo met with female tennis stars, including 21-year-old Emma Radacanu, who all presented Kate with a bouquet of flowers.
Charlotte grinned from ear to ear as she met with the tennis star, who sadly saw her Wimbledon dream crushed on Centre Court by New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun last week.
The daughter of the Prince and Princess of Wales was nonetheless thrilled to meet the tennis star, and was photographed smiling ear to ear in her presence.
The Princess of Wales was greeted with a standing ovation as she headed into the Royal Box at Wimbledon today.
Charlotte’s mouth dropped open in surprise as she watched the sporting drama unfold on day 14 of Wimbledon
Kate, 42, who has stepped away from public royal duties while undergoing cancer treatment, is set to watch Carlos Alcaraz take on Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final.
Joined by daughter Princess Charlotte, nine, and her sister Pippa Middleton the future queen was greeted with applause making her second public appearance of the year. Princ
They were without Prince George, ten, perhaps indicating he will join his father at the Euros final in Berlin this evening.
The royal, who opted for a £1295 purple dress from Safiyaa, is a huge tennis fan and has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016.
She was seen today chatting to female players ahead of the final day of play at SW19.
The nine-year-old kept her focus throughout the game at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Charlotte cut a chic figure in a £70 polka dress from Guess and a pair of £90 pink Ray Ban sunglasses
She often presents the trophy to the Ladies Singles winner, however this year attended the tournament on the final day instead.
Kate took to social media and penned: ‘An incredible Wimbledon career comes to an end. You should be so very proud Andy Murray. On behalf of all of us, thank you! C,’ Kate said in personally-signed message on X.
Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton also attended this week, making her first appearance since her sister the Princess of Wales’ cancer diagnosis on Friday.
Looking effortlessly elegant in a stylish floral jumpsuit from Claire Mischevani, she attended day 12 of Wimbledon on Friday.
Elsewhere, Pippa and Kate’s parents Carole and Michael Middleton appeared in good spirits as they enjoyed watching the action from the Royal Box last week.
Kate maintained a straight face as she watched the men’s Singles Final between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain
The tension on the pitch was clear from Charlotte’s facial expressions
The couple also appeared very focused as they took in the second round match between Serbia’s Novak Djokovic and Britain’s Jacob Fearnley.
Both also laughed as they chatted with other attendees, including Sebastian Coe, the President of the International Association of Athletics Federations, who was seen sharing a giggle with an animated Carole.
Dressed in all their finery, the beaming couple looked in good spirits as they arrived side-by-side for the prestigious event in London.
It follows their cheerful appearance at Royal Ascot last month, when they joined members of the Royal Family, including their son-in-law Prince William, at the lavish occasion.
Last year, Kate entered the Royal Box where she watched as her close friend Roger Federer was honoured in a special ceremony at the club.
In a clip shared last year by Kensington Palace on their YouTube channel the pair played a doubles match on No3 Court – where Federer won his first match on the way to taking his first Wimbledon title 20 years ago – to highlight the work of ball boys and girls at the tournament.
Kate managed to get a shot past the Swiss star, prompting him to exclaim: ‘I think it was on the line. Amazing!’
However, the Princess also took the opportunity to try to get some sneaky coaching advice from the former world No1.
‘Any tips on my serve at the same time would be very helpful,’ she said. But Federer replied only with a compliment, saying: ‘The serve looks good.’
Keen tennis player Kate said: ‘Wimbledon is renowned for its amazingly professional ball boys and ball girls.
‘The amount of work it takes, it’s incredible to see it behind the scenes.’ She then said: ‘It’s so good to see you, Roger,’ before walking on to the c
