The Princess of Wales looked typically elegant in an all-white ensemble as she attended the women’s final at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Mother-of-three Kate Middleton has been patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, also known as the AELTC (which organises the day-to-day running of the prestigious tournament), since 2016.
And every time she sets foot on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, royal watchers are keen to see what she is wearing. Her outfit for the women’s final, which saw Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Asiminova 6-0, 6-0, did not disappoint.
The royal donned a custom Self-Portrait white ensemble. The two-piece outfit featured a high collared, military-style belted top and a flowing midi skirt.
Kate has worn designs from Self-Portrait on a number of occasions, including a 2023 Wimbledon appearance, where she wore a similar two-piece outfit, but that time, in green.
She finished the ensemble with a pair of Gianvito Rossi suede slingback heeled pumps in cream, and Anya Hindmarch’s Neeson Small Square Tote bag in cream, which retails for £950.
Her jewellery included a gold Halcyon Days bracelet and Cartier earrings.
She also gave a sweet nod to her husband Prince William, wearing what appeared to be her Cartier Bleu watch, which Prince William gave her as an anniversary gift in 2014.
Kate Middleton, 43, opted to wear a custom Self-Portrait two-piece outfit as she attended the women’s Wimbledon final on Saturday
She wore her chestnut locks loose, letting them flow past her shoulders, and opted for a natural make-up look.
Kate also wore her ‘Wimbledon bow’ – a brooch featuring the tournament’s iconic colours – which it’s believed she has worn every time she has visited Wimbledon.
She debuted her green-and-purple bow back in 2017 – when she paired it with a white short-sleeved dress.
More than just a mere accessory, the Princess’ go-to Wimbledon brooch is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen Elizabeth II.
Kate took over the role of patron in 2016 from the late Queen who had held the position for 64 years.
The accessory is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the Fortnight – the Main Board of the AELTC and representatives of the LTA. It signifies their responsibilities as the Committee governing the tournament.
The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess has chosen to wear it when visiting The Championships.
Other individuals also given an honorary Committee bow are the Chief Executive.
The royal paired her ensemble with a £950 woven leather tote bag from popular designer Anya Hindmarsh
She also wore her famous sapphire engagement ring, which famously used to belong to her late mother-in-law Diana, Princess of Wales
Kate Middleton, who has been patron of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club, since 2016, presents the women’s winner and runner-up trophies
SMILING: Kate Middleton (pictured) famously loves sports, and she appeared delighted to be attending the Wimbledon women’s final on Saturday
A smiling Kate waved to the crowd ahead of the trophy presentation on Saturday’s women’s final
The present colours of dark green and purple were introduced in 1909 as the club’s previous colours, blue, yellow, red and green, were too similar to those of the Royal Marines.
The royal was praised for her Wimbledon outing yesterday, after she consoled the tearful runner-up Amanda Asiminova who was thrashed by Iga Swiatek in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911.
Kate placed her hand on the American’s arm and told her to ‘keep your head high’ following the 23-year-old’s 6-0, 6-0 loss on Centre Court in just 57 minutes.
Anisimova had to briefly leave the court following her humbling at the hands of an inspired Swiatek, 24, as she recorded a double bagel scoreline in the women’s final – the first in 114 years and for only the second time in the tournament’s history.
Anisimova said meeting Kate ‘was the positive of today’ and told how she had been ‘really kind’.
Speaking after the match, she said: ‘It was such an honour to meet her.
‘I wasn’t sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going to be there, so it’s just really nice to see her.
‘She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again.’
A tearful Anisimova wiped away tears during her post-match interview on court as she praised Swiatek and said she had ‘run out of gas a bit today’.
She was playing in her first Wimbledon final and said ‘she would never forget this experience’.
Anisimova broke down again as she mentioned how her mother had flew in from America this morning to watch her.
‘Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in – it isn’t why I lost here,’ she joked.
Anisimova: ‘I know I didn’t have enough today but I will keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day.’
A victorious Swiatek, the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, also offered words of encouragement to Anisimova.
CUSTOM DESIGN: Kate is believed to be a fan of the brand Self-Portrait – and her ensemble on Saturday was a custom design
As usual, Kate also donned a special accessory – her Wimbledon bow brooch, featuring the organisation’s official colours of green and purple
‘First I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. You should be proud of the work you are doing and I hope we will play more finals her,” she said.
‘I didn’t even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before but I never expected this one.
‘This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here.
‘I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It is a sound that will keep me away at night!’
The only ever time there has been a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Grand Slam final was in 1988 when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva in the French Open.
