Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales sits next to tennis legend Billie Jean King in the Royal Box on Centre Court ahead of the women’s singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Broadcaster and former soccer player Gary Lineker, left, and boxer Anthony Joshua arrive in the Royal Box on day five at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 4, 2025.

Adventurer and TV presenter Bear Grylls, right, arrives in the Royal Box on day four of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Wrestler John Cena sits in the Royal Box at Centre Court during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas arrive in the Royal Box at Centre Court during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Actor Eddie Redmayne and his wife Hannah take their seats in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day one at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025.

Actors Cate Blanchett, right, and Rebel Wilson sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day two at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Musician Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn arrive for day three at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Actor Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot sits in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day two at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Singer Olivia Rodrigo smiles as she sits in the Royal Box at Centre Court during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Sir David Beckham waves as he arrives to take his seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day one at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025.

Actors Andrew Garfield and Monica Barbaro watch as Sonay Kartal of Britain plays Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during a fourth round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Singer Ellie Goulding sits in the Royal Box to watch Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. to play the women’s singles semifinal match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Actor Jodie Foster arrives in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day nine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Anna Wintour sits in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day twelve at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 11, 2025.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio sits in the stands to watch Taylor Fritz of the U.S. play Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in a men’s singles semifinal at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 11, 2025.

Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales arrives to attend the women’s singles final between Poland’s Iga Swiątek and Amanda Anisimova of the US at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Jordan Pettitt/Pool via AP)

Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales, center, waves as she stands alongside tennis legend Billie Jean King in the Royal Box on Centre Court ahead of the women’s singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025.

LONDON (AP) — This gallery, curated by AP photo editors, showcases Kate, the Princess of Wales, and celebrities as they attend the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

Kate, the wife of Prince William, is expected to present the trophy to the winner of the women’s singles final Saturday after opting not to attend the match last year while she was recovering from cancer.

The Wimbledon Tennis Championships, the most posh tennis tournament in the world, kicked off today. As the competition grows on the court, so does the fashion on the star-studded stands.

Movie stars, fashion insiders, and royals alike came together today at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London for day one of the tournament. Notable attendees who watched the matches from their VIP boxes included Princess Beatrice of York and her mother, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, as well as Jessica Alba and her teen daughter, Honor Warren. David Beckham, Eddie Redmayn, English songwriter Mollie King, and Robert Denning and Lady Gabriella Kingston were also present.

The tournament spans two weeks, from June 30 to July 13. The the women’s singles final will be held on the 12, while the men’s final will take place on the 13. More VIPs are set to attend in the coming days, and other royals, such as Princess Catherine of Wales, are also expected to make appearances.

Ahead, see all the celebrities who have made it to Wimbledon 2025 so far, and watch this space for updates.

Wimbledon season is here yet again, and no one does courtside style like the Princess of Wales. As the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC)—and a massive tennis fan—Princess Kate has been a fixture at the annual event since she married Prince William in 2011.

Like the rest of her wardrobe, Kate’s Wimbledon fashion has shifted throughout the years. For the first four years of her marriage she relied on traditional tennis white and shorter hemlines, but her Wimbledon style has shifted to include a rainbow of colors. The tennis event also gives her the opportunity to experiment with new summer accessories, like her Victoria Beckham sunglasses or L.K. Bennett sun hat.

Ahead of the Princess of Wales’s 2025 Wimbledon appearance, let’s take a look back at some of her greatest fashion hits.

2016

Princess Kate is seen at the 2016 Wimbledon men’s final. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Although she’s normally a fan of polka dots and florals, the then-Duchess of Cambridge showed off an unusual pattern when she arrived at the 2016 men’s final in a white Alexander McQueen dress featuring everything from skulls to lipsticks in its colorful print.

Of course, Alexander McQueen has been the royal’s go-to designer since Sarah Burton designed Kate’s wedding dress, but she’s tended to go with tailored, solid-color coat dresses versus the Brit-punk side of the brand—making her “Obsessions Talisman” dress a welcome departure from the royal norm.

Kate let her dress do the talking, wearing minimal accessories including gold statement earrings from Brora and folding Ray-Ban “Wayfarer” sunglasses—an editor-approved summer must-have.

2019

The Duchess of Cambridge chose a pale blue dress for Wimbledon 2019. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Emilia Wickstead was the winning designer when Kate presented the men’s singles trophy in 2019, with the royal wearing a powder blue dress for the occasion. The swirly, softly pleated skirt gave off all the princess vibes and the dress featured cap sleeves with gathered fabric at the shoulders.

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She accessorized with In2Design pearl drop earrings and beige Aldo heels, wearing her hair down in her signature bouncy blow dry.

2022

The princess wore a vintage-inspired look in 2022. (Image credit: Getty Images)

Alessandra Rich has become one of Kate’s go-to labels since she first started wearing the label in 2021, and 2022 was a particularly big moment for the designer. The princess wore a number of Rich’s styles throughout the year, including a navy polka-dot dress for the Wimbledon’s men’s singles final.

The retro-style midi featured a peplum waist and bow trim at the neck, and she kept the vintage vibes going with white cap-toed heels by the designer. Kate—who coordinated in blue with Prince George, who attended his first Wimbledon match that day—brought some extra sparkle with a sapphire and diamond pendant and matching earrings.

2024

Wimbledon marked Princess Kate’s second public appearance of 2024. (Image credit: Getty Images)

The Princess of Wales was given a standing ovation when she entered the royal box in 2024, and for good reason. The men’s singles final marked the second time she was seen in public that year due to her battle with cancer, and to celebrate her return to Wimbledon, Kate brought daughter Princess Charlotte and sister Pippa Middleton.

For the happy occasion, the princess wore a purple Safiyaa midi dress featuring draped detail at the bodice and a full skirt. This was the first time she wore purple to Wimbledon, and it’s an especially meaningful one for the AELTC, as purple and green are its official colors.

Kate accessorized with a new pair of gold By Pariah hoop earrings, Victoria Beckham sunglasses, nude Camilla Elphick slingbacks and some of her favorite bangles by British brand Halcyon Days.

Kate, the Princess of Wales, and other celebrities attended the Wimbledon Tennis Championships to watch Poland’s Iga Swiatek shut out American Amanda Anisimova in her first game on Centre Court.

The final began at 4 p.m. local time in London, which is 11 a.m. EDT, and it lasted under an hour. Swiatek won the women’s final in consecutive sets, 6-0, 6-0.

Kate, the wife of Prince William, presented the trophy to Swiatek, the winner of the women’s singles final. She didn’t attend the match last year while she was recovering from cancer.

See photos of the 2025 female Wimbledon Tennis Championships on Centre Court:

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Patron of The AELTC waves in the Royal Box prior to the Ladies’ Singles Final of The Championships Wimbledon 2025. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

Czech and US tennis player Martina Navratilova reacts upon her arrival in the Royal Box on Centre Court for the women’s singles final tennis match. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images

Billie Jean King waves in the Royal Box, at Championships Wimbledon 2025. Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves attend day thirteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Karwai Tang

Each year, millions of sports enthusiasts tune in to watch the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament in the world.

For Kate, the Princess of Wales, the Wimbledon Championships is more than just a game; it’s a ‘quintessential part of the English summer’.

Those lucky enough to get tickets to watch in person get through around 140,000 punnets of strawberries and 10,000 litres of cream.

As Kate is expected to return to the royal spotlight on July 8 for the state visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, royal observers are eager to catch a glimpse of the princess at this year’s championships.

Kate, who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, was tasked with handing out the winners and runner-up trophies at Wimbledon in 2023.

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals. It was a tough time for the athlete as she also lost at the US Open Final that year.

As Kate presented her with her runners-up prize, the two stopped to talk.

Kate, known for her kind gestures, offered words of encouragement and embraced the visibly distressed athlete in a break from royal protocol.

Kate Middleton, who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, was tasked with handing out the winners and runner-up trophies at Wimbledon in 2023

Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals. It was a tough time for the athlete as she also lost at the US Open Final that year

Kate, known for her kind gestures, offered words of encouragement and embraced the visibly distressed athlete in a break from royal protocol

In an interview, Jabeur said: ‘Obviously, she was very nice. She didn’t know if she wanted to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me.’

When she was asked what Kate had said to her, she added: ‘Same thing after last year. To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon.’

The Princess has been a fan of the sport since childhood, with the royal telling Sue Barker in a 2017 BBC documentary: ‘I have watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up.

‘I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.’

Speaking to Hello!, Jabeur added that the Royal initiated the warm embrace, noting her kind energy was a significant support: ‘She was really the nicest. She has watched me twice, losing the final twice.

‘She kept asking me if she could hug me, and I was like, “Who doesn’t want a hug from a Princess, you know?”

‘For me, it was such an amazing moment. And not just that, I felt her kindness and energy around me.’

This comes as the tennis star had to retire just 26 minutes into the first round during this year’s tournament.

In an interview, Jabeur said: ‘Obviously, she was very nice. She didn’t know if she wanted to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me’

‘For me, it was such an amazing moment. And not just that, I felt her kindness and energy around me,’ said Jabeur

When she was asked what Kate had said to her, she added: ‘Same thing after last year. To encourage me to be strong, to come back and win a Grand Slam, win a Wimbledon’

Jabeur needed medical assistance midway through the first set but ultimately withdrew from her match with Viktoriya Tomova.

As this year’s tournament is well underway, the likes of John Cena, Thomas Tuchel and Olivia Rodrigo have all been part of the star-studded line-up in the Royal Box.

The courtside Royal Box has served as a VIP area since 1922 and includes access to a private clubhouse for lunch, along with a ‘smart’ dress code.

Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, made her first Wimbledon appearance in more than two decades as she was spotted on the first day of the renowned tennis competition with her daughter, Princess Beatrice.

It’s the first time the ex-wife of Prince Andrew has been seen at the prestigious tennis tournament since 2000 when she watched Venus and Serena Williams during the semi-finals of the women’s singles.

However, during the tournament, the duchess wasn’t seated in the Royal Box, which she had often graced alongside Princess Diana between the 1980s and 1990s.

Last year, Kate was joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Matthews, for the men’s final, marking her second major appearance of the year amid her cancer treatment.

The only time the Princess missed the tournament was in 2013 when she was weeks away from welcoming her first child, Prince George.

Jabeur with her trophy in their Ladies’ Singles Final during day thirteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023

Jabeur in tears at the trophy presentation after her loss against Vondrousova of the Czech Republic in the Ladies’ Singles Final match

Hugs all round: 15. Vondrousova of the Czech Republic, still holding the winners trophy, hugs a tearful Jabeur of Tunisia as she leaves the court

This isn’t the only time Kate has broken royal protocol by swapping a stiff handshake for a hug.

Like the late Princess Diana, Kate has a natural charm which gives her an advantage when it comes to winning over public affection.

During a visit to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ London headquarters in February 2018, Kate saw Professor Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent – the midwife who helped deliver Princess Charlotte in 2015 – and gave her an enormous hug.

According to the Royal Family website, it suggests that upon meeting royalty, men should bow from the neck and women should dip into a small curtsey.

The same rules follow when you address a royal. It’s Your Royal Highness on the first meeting and subsequently Sir or Ma’am.

But as royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: ‘The Queen once told Michelle Obama that royal protocol is rubbish, meaning that the Royal Family adapt it when it is appropriate to do so.’

Last year, Kate was joined by her daughter, Princess Charlotte, and her sister, Pippa Matthews, for the men’s final, marking her second major appearance of the year amid her cancer treatment

Kate is pictured at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon on July 15, 2023

Catherine, Princess of Wales, claps after Vondrousova’s victory in the Women’s Singles Final

Kate has often flexed the rules of royal protocol by giving out hugs and chatting extensively to adoring fans.

It seems rules are meant to be broken as even Prince William has strayed from royal protocol when he hugged 78-year-old Fatima Jafari, who lost her husband in the Grenfell Tower fire.

As Wimbledon is an event which the princess holds so close to her heart, royal observers are desperate to see Kate at the tournament.

In the meantime, eagle-eyed fans will be keeping their eyes out for celebrities in the Royal Box.