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LIVE: Princess Kate Is Finally Courtside at Wimbledon 2026 – as it happened

After completing a gruelling hike, the Princess of Wales is back in her favorite habitat: the Royal Box. Kate returned to Wimbledon this year with a chic outfit and a bright smile.

Started Jul 2, 2026 · 12 updates
LIVE: Princess Kate Is Finally Courtside at Wimbledon 2026
Jul 2, 2026

Good match, Kate!

After a fun-filled day at Wimbledon, Princess Kate bids adieu! Hopefully, when the beloved royal returns to the Grand Slam this month, she will be accompanied by her kids. 

This could be the year Prince Louis makes his debut in the royal box! 

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Jul 2, 2026

Princess of Wales shocked after British tennis player's defeat

Princess Kate sat down with Andy Murray and Anne Keothavong to watch the second-round match between the UK's Katie Swan and Madison Keys of the US.

However, the British star lost to Keys in two straight sets, bowing out of the tournament. All the English players have now been ousted from the ladies' singles at Wimbledon. 

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Princess Kate and Charlotte's matching grins prove it's like mother, like daughter

When Princess Kate wore her sunglasses in the Wimbledon stands and grinned, she uncannily resembled her daughter Princess Charlotte. The moment was similar to when the young royal pulled out her pink sunglasses at the Grand Slam two years ago. 

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Jul 2, 2026

Princess Kate matches her sapphire with lapis

The Princess of Wales went all blue for her first appearance at Wimbledon this year. She even matched her Stella Lapis and Moonstone earrings from Carousel Jewels with her iconic sapphire engagement ring. 

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Jul 2, 2026

Something cooking? Or recording?

Princess Kate was spotted wearing a recording device under her blue blazer at Wimbledon. She was also followed by a camera crew during her Three Peaks Challenge. Is a documentary in the works?

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Princess of Wimbledon

Princess Kate teamed up with British tennis star Tim Henman to watch the men's singles match between Arthur Fery and Otto Virtanen on Thursday. 

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The British royalty triad

An avid tennis fan and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet, Princess Kate was seen sitting in the stands with British tennis stars Andy Murray and Anne Keothavong. 

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The royal who loves a good photo!

Princess Kate may easily be one of the most photographed women in the world, but she also loves to be the one behind the lens, and has captured many beautiful family moments in all these years. At Wimbledon on Thursday, she met children of the Shine Camera Club, a creative photography programme based in the London Borough of Merton, which supports kids from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression through photography.

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Princess Kate takes up a new job

After meeting fans queuing up outside the court, The Princess of Wales quickly got to work behind the ticket counter. She helped some lucky fans pay for tickets. 

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Jul 2, 2026

The fashion icon ditches her signature hairstyle

Princess Kate's long brown hair is widely known, and she usually leaves it down. However, in a major break from her styling rulebook, the Princess of Wales tied her hair in a neat ponytail. 

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The Princess of Wales breaks protocol for fans

Fans were naturally excited to see Princess Kate at Wimbledon, as they greeted and chatted with her. She even posed for selfies with some fans. 

Although royals are not allowed to click selfies with fans, this protocol has been relaxed over the past few years. 

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Princess Kate arrives at Wimbledon with the widest grin

After completing the Three Peaks Challenge earlier this week, the Princess of Wales has finally made her much-awaited return to Wimbledon on Friday. She was seen smiling and waving at fans as she arrived at the Grand Slam. 

The style icon looked chic and relaxed in a white shirt, blue blazer, and matching trousers. She completed the look with blue earrings and a sleek ponytail. 

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