July is the time for Wimbledon. Let's remember the most fantastic outfits of Kate Middleton at the tennis tournament (including those she no longer allows herself to wear).
British royal figures have long been attending Wimbledon and regularly appear at the prestigious event, watching the tennis competitions. For many years, the Duchess of Wales has appeared in outfits of all colors of the rainbow, delighting royal fans.
In 2024, Kate Middleton's appearance at Wimbledon is under question - Her Highness is still battling the cancer diagnosed earlier this year. However, insiders do not rule out the princess's visit to her favorite tennis tournament. While all fans hold their breath, wondering if the future queen of Great Britain will decide on another social event, let's remember Kate Middleton's most stylish looks at past Wimbledon tournaments.
In 2023, the Duchess of Wales delighted fans with three outfits, all of them in green shades (Kate has a fondness for various shades of green, as can be seen by studying her wardrobe). On July 4, 2023, Her Highness appeared at the tournament in an elegant ensemble in the style of "quiet luxury" - Catherine wore a pistachio ice cream-colored blazer from Balmain and a white pleated midi skirt, which perfectly matched the lapels of the same shade. Royal experts noted that this outfit paid homage to the late Princess Diana's looks - she often complemented accent blazers with pleated skirts below the knee.
The next two visits by the princess to Wimbledon 2023 took place on July 15 and 16. Both outfits were quite bright and memorable for all fashion observers. We especially liked the lime green dress by Self-Portrait (again with a pleated bottom!) - not the most popular shade in Kate's wardrobe, but it refreshes and adds a summer mood.
The final appearance of 2023 at Wimbledon was not without a small mishap - the emerald green sheath dress from Roland Mouret was heavily wrinkled at the front while Catherine watched the game from the stands. However, the princess's genuine emotions and infectious smile compensated for this small drawback.
In 2022, the Duchess of Wales chose an Alessandra Rich dress for £1,515, which she had already worn a month earlier at the Jubilee Garden Party, as well as a Mulberry bag, white open-toe shoes, and pearl earrings.
In 2021, Catherine arrived at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club not with her husband but with her father. For this touching appearance in the company of her dad, the Duchess of Cambridge chose a mid-length dress in a delicate pink crepe by Beulah, costing £695. She complemented it with beige Aldo shoes, a light clutch, and a mask with a pink floral pattern.
In 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the tennis tournament together. Kate wore a pale blue crepe dress by Emilia Wickstead on the second day of Wimbledon, and William wore a gray suit with a matching blue shirt, which royal fans found very romantic. The Duchess also wore earrings with large baroque pearls (apparently the same ones she wore in 2022) and a watch.
In 2018, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex made their debut together at Wimbledon. While the former actress showed her dedication to American style, Kate opted for a classic polka dot dress by Jenny Packham, complemented by the same watch and earrings with baroque pearls.
In 2015, Kate arrived at Wimbledon in a carrot-colored dress by L.K. Bennett, accompanied by a clutch with a leopard print, pointed beige shoes, a watch, and Ray-Ban sunglasses.
In 2014, Kate chose a romantic Zimmerman dress, which she had worn before, for her visit to the tennis tournament at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. The Duchess complemented it with a fan-shaped clutch and a red shawl, as the weather seemed less favorable.
In 2012, Kate showcased one of her most memorable outfits. This vintage Alexander McQueen dress with "braids" and a bow tie neckline was a rare piece from the 2006 collection that perfectly matched the sports theme, adding a retro touch. Kate complemented it with sapphire earrings surrounded by diamonds, echoing her engagement ring and the dress color scheme.
In 2011, Kate attended the oldest tennis tournament in the world as a full member of the royal family for the first time. The newlywed wore a rather bold (compared to her current style) cocktail dress from Temperley. It was a form-fitting model with a three-layer pleated fabric skirt, exposing the shoulders and arms. Against Kate's tan, the dress looked stunning, albeit slightly overdressed.
