The Princess of Wales made her first appearance at the Wimbledon Championships on July 2, 2026, drawing cheers from the crowd as she arrived at the SW19 grounds. Catherine, 44, engaged with fans who had queued overnight for tickets and assisted in the ticket office, distributing grounds passes.
As the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, Princess Kate is a regular attendee at the tournament. She has attended most years since 2011, with notable absences including 2013 due to pregnancy with Prince George and 2020 when the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Her visit on Tuesday follows her completion of the Three Peaks Challenge over the weekend, an endurance event undertaken solo with support from Mountain Rescue. Her family met her at the final stop in Wales.
Princess Kate was last seen at Wimbledon for the men's final in 2025, where she presented the trophy. On this occasion, she was joined in the Royal Box by her husband, Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte. She was seen wearing a brooch featuring the tournament's signature colors, a piece believed to be a consistent accessory for her Wimbledon appearances.
While it was not specified whether she would be seated in the Royal Box for specific matches, the day's schedule included notable players such as third seed Iga Swiatek against Karolina Pliskova, young French player Arthur Fils facing Matteo Berrettini, and two-time champion Elena Rybakina competing against American Caty McNally.