As Princess Catherine describes it, “Wimbledon is a quintessential part of the English summer.”
And guys, the sun is shining bright, the Pimms is flowing and it’s time for some good old-fashioned tennis!
As Wimbledon 2024 kicks off, anticipation for a revered royal sighting is at an all-time high.
While the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is Princess Catherine, it is uncertain whether she will make an appearance due to her ongoing cancer treatment. But while she’s a lifelong fan of the sport, she’s not the only member of The Firm to enjoy a spot of tennis.
Given that Wimbledon is the perfect place for all our favourite royals to show off their fashion flare teamed with some of the funniest facial expressions, we thought it high time to round up some of the best regal appearances we’ve seen there over the years.
Keep scrolling and take a grand slam step back in time with us to check out the best Royal Family moments in the Wimbledon royal box!
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In an adorable mother-daughter moment, Princess Charlotte joined her mother Princess Catherine at the 2024 Men’s Single Final Wimbledon match and the little royal’s face says it all.
This is the Princess of Wales’ second public appearance during her ongoing battle with cancer, and the pair were beaming during their day out.
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In an adorable Aunt and Niece matching moment, Princess Charlotte was seen wearing the same hairstyle, similar glasses and frilly dress as her Aunt Pippa Middleton.
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Mike Tindall was spotted in the Wimbledon Royal Box, attending day ten of the 2024 tournament. However, by the look on his face, the game in front of him wasn’t providing his desired outcome.
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have been spotted at a few royal events over the summer and the new couple look like they’re having a bawl all the time! Day ten of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships was not different as they cheered from among the crowds of spectators.
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Blink and you may have missed Prince Albert II looking rather invested in the game at play on day eight of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2024. The Monegasque royal barely took his eye off the court as he sat with his cousin Melanie-Antoinette Costello de Massy for the second year in a row.
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In 2023, the Wimbledon Royal box addeBoxnother young royal to the mix. Princess Charlotte joined her big brother to watch the Men’s Singles Final, and it’s safe to say they may have had a favourite!
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2022 saw one of the first glimpses of a Wales child in the royal box. During the Men’s Singles Final, Prince George learnt everything there is to know about tennis as his parents whispered details to the young royal as the game went on.
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In 2021, Catherine and her father Michael Middleton took part in a Mexican wave as they watched the final of the Gentlemen’s Wheelchair Singles.
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She and her husband Prince William also enjoyed a laugh as they watched Ash Barty’s win the Women’s Singles Final that same year.
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In a moment that left us fashion-fantatics giddy with glee, Kate Middleton’s 2019 Wimbledon appearance on day two featured a rather apt nod to the talented players on the court. Always one to follow the royal rule book, Kate’s white shirt dress was well aligned with the infamous on-court dress code.
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Three of our favourite fashion icons: The Duchess of Cambridge, the Duchess of Sussex and Pippa Middleton sat in the Wimbledon Royal Box together in 2019.
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And who could forget Meghan Markle and Kate’s 2018 debut?!
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Even before she became a Duchess, Meghan Markle, pictured in July 2016 just months before the world found out about her romance with Prince Harry, was a huge tennis fan. This year, she’ll have the privilege of getting to sit in the royal box!
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Kate, pictured in 2012, may think Wimbledon is a quintessential part of the English summer… But the Duchess is a quintessential part of the tennis competition!
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In 2018 she showcased her brand new short ‘do… And we think it’s an absolute grand slam.
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The Duke and Duchess sure know how to give good face. Here they are looking perplexed in 2014.
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The look you get when you know you’re the king and queen of court-side fashion.
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While many may focus on the on match… The future Queen gives us giggles in spades with her hilarious expressions.
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We’re going to guess that poker isn’t your strong suit.
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Giggles between these love birds.
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Princess Diana was a vision back in 1993 where she saw Pete Sampras take out the title.
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Seems like laughter to being bemused is a royal box requirement.
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Prince Albert of Monaco and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
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We much prefer her with Prince William.
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The royal mum shows us how to give a royal wave.
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And Wills seems to have mastered it… Despite Kate’s confusion.
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“Growing up I, sort of, watched, obviously watched Wimbledon, it’s been very much part of my family growing up,” Kate, pictured in 2007, told the BBC
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Kate Middleton (L: 2008) to Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge (R: 2011).
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“It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful. You know everyone’s still there in their whites, Wimbledon still looks as amazing as it did as I remember it as a youngster.”
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Of course Her Majesty has reigned the grass-adorned courts.
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[L] In 1957 the Queen awarded the Wimbledon trophy to Alethea Gibson – the very first African American to take out the singles comp. [R] 20 years later, in 1977 she presented British tennis player Virginia Wade with her shield.
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Her Majesty doesn’t seem that fussed over Andy Murray…
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Roger Federer on the other hand…
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And Prince Charles seems to feel the same as his mama.
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Catching a game in 1970.
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Looking oh so chic in 2015.
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That year Duchess Camilla made a new friend.
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Who can forget our favourite Countess, Sophie of Wessex!
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Ahhh Wimbledon… You fill our hearts with joy, here’s to another great year!
