5 Times the Royal Family Made Major Fashion Blunders at Wimbledon

Wimbledon is known for world-class tennis, strawberries and cream, and plenty of celebrity sightings. But for the royal family, it has also led to a few unexpected fashion moments over the years. From outfits that raised eyebrows to looks that did not quite fit the occasion, even the Prince and Princesses have had their off days at the prestigious tournament. Here are five times members of the royal family made fashion blunders at Wimbledon and got people talking for all the wrong reasons.

Princess Kate turned heads at the 2023 Wimbledon men's final in a stunning green Roland Mouret dress, but it was not just the outfit itself that got people talking. As photos from the day emerged, many noticed visible creases across the dress, something royal watchers are not used to seeing from the usually flawless princess. While plenty of people pointed out that anyone's outfit would wrinkle after hours of sitting courtside, the creased look still sparked endless debate online.

When Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon in 2019 to support her friend Serena Williams, she kept things simple with a blazer, black top, and a pair of blue jeans. The relaxed look seemed harmless enough, but it quickly got people talking. That is because denim is heavily discouraged in some of Wimbledon's more exclusive areas, where guests are generally expected to dress a little smarter. While Meghan was not actually breaking any official rules where she was seated, her choice of jeans still raised a few eyebrows.

Prince George looked every bit the young royal when he made his Wimbledon debut in 2022 with a smart navy suit and tie alongside his parents. However, the problem was that London was in the middle of a heatwave. As the match went on, cameras caught George looking a little uncomfortable, and he was even heard telling Prince William that he was "too hot." While the outfit followed the Royal Box dress expectations, many people felt the formal look was a bit much for an eight-year-old sitting in the summer heat.

When Markle attended Wimbledon in 2018, she came prepared for the summer weather with a chic Panama hat in hand. There was just one small problem. Guests in the Royal Box are usually asked not to wear hats that could block the view of people sitting behind them. As a result, the Duchess carried the hat instead of putting it on. Even though she never actually wore it during the match, the accessory ended up getting almost as much attention as her outfit and quickly became a Wimbledon talking point.

The men's final was not the only thing grabbing attention at Wimbledon in 2022. While sitting in the Royal Box with Prince William and Ian Hewitt, Princess Kate had to quickly hold down her blue polka-dot Alessandra Rich dress after a gust of wind caught the skirt. The moment was over almost as soon as it began, but not before cameras caught it. Kate handled it like a pro before it became a headline.