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Kate Middleton beams in vivid purple dress at men’s Wimbledon final

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Royal fans were delighted to see The Princess of Wales make an appearance at the men’s Wimbledon final with her daughter, Princess Charlotte.

Kate, 42, wore a bright violet capped sleeve midi dress from Safiyaa with nude Camilla Elphick sling back pumps and a matching  LK Bennett leather box bag with gold hardware.

Kate’s dress echoed her most worn silhouettes from designers such as Roksanda (Princess Charlotte’s dress was chiffon with feminine frilled details (Aaron Chown/PA)
Kate’s dress echoed her most worn silhouettes from designers such as Roksanda (Princess Charlotte’s dress was chiffon with feminine frilled details (Aaron Chown/PA)

Having opted for green last year, the Princess stayed true to the Wimbledon colours, choosing a deep purple to compliment the her signature dark green and purple bow.

Kate accented with gold jewellery, opting for a thick bangle bracelet from Halycon Days and teardrop gold earrings. The Princess was accompanied by her daughter, Princess Charlotte and her sister, Pippa Middleton.

Kate accessorised her classic Wimbledon colours with gold accents (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
Kate accessorised her classic Wimbledon colours with gold accents (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Princess Charlotte, 9, wore a teen Guess navy and white polka-dot dress with white leather pumps; an homage to her mother’s look from 2022.

Aaron Chown/PA
Aaron Chown/PA

As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate has made an appearance at the tournament every year since being awarded the patronage by Queen Elizabeth II in 2016.

However, Kate’s first royal appearance at the tournament was in 2011, just over two months after marrying the Prince of Wales, the couple watched Andy Murray play Richard Gasquet in a fourth-round match.

Kate paired the look with neutral and simple accessories (Anthony Devlin/PA)
Kate paired the look with neutral and simple accessories (Anthony Devlin/PA)

Kate sported a white tiered dress by the British brand, Temperley, paired the her with a Stuart Weitzman Muse Clutch. Often gravitating toward tennis whites, the Princess emulated the look in 2012, 2014 and 2019.

Kate wore a white dress by Suzanna accessorised with a black bow belt by Alexander McQueen in 2019 (Philip Toscano/PA)
Kate wore a white dress by Suzanna accessorised with a black bow belt by Alexander McQueen in 2019 (Philip Toscano/PA)

Kate’s Wimbledon wardrobe either opts for bright whites or striking summer hues. In 2021 and 2022, the Princess wore eye-catching ochre and emerald frocks by London-based brands Emilia Wickstead and Roksanda.

Kate wore New Zealand born designer’s, Emilia Wickstead, dress to the Ladies Final in 2022 (John Walton/PA)
Kate wore New Zealand born designer’s, Emilia Wickstead, dress to the Ladies Final in 2022 (John Walton/PA)
Kate wore the marigold Bridgette Dress by Roksanda to the Wimbledon Ladies’ Finals in 2022 (Alamy/PA)
Kate wore the marigold Bridgette Dress by Roksanda to the Wimbledon Ladies’ Finals in 2022 (Alamy/PA)

Kate also indulges in classic prints and silhouettes inspired by her late mother-in-law, Diana, Princess of Wales, sporting an Eighties style Balmain suit jacket to Wimbledon 2023.

Kate wore a Balmain mint and white suit jacket with a pleated white skirt in 2023 (Alamy/PA)
Kate wore a Balmain mint and white suit jacket with a pleated white skirt in 2023 (Alamy/PA)
Kate’s silhouettes are similar to Diana’s Nineties ensembles (Alamy/PA)
Kate’s silhouettes are similar to Diana’s Nineties ensembles (Alamy/PA)

The Princess favours polka-dots for British sporting events, also sporting them at Royal Ascot in 2022, where Kate wore a dress by designer, Alessandra Rich, an Italian-sourced brand that launched in London in 2009.

Kate wore an Alessandra Rich polka dot dress to Ascot in 2022 (Aaron Chown/PA)
Kate wore an Alessandra Rich polka dot dress to Ascot in 2022 (Aaron Chown/PA)

Kate frequently re-wears this favoured designer, sporting two Alessandra Rich polka-dot dresses to Wimbledon in 2022 in navy and striking azure blue.

Kate wore the navy dress to the men’s finals (Alamy/PA)
Kate wore the navy dress to the men’s finals (Alamy/PA)
The Duchess of Cambridge takes her seat in the stands of court one to watch the Gentlemen’s Singles quarter-final match between Cameron Norrie and David Goffin on day nine of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Picture date: Tuesday July 5, 2022.
The Duchess of Cambridge takes her seat in the stands of court one to watch the Gentlemen’s Singles quarter-final match between Cameron Norrie and David Goffin on day nine of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon. Picture date: Tuesday July 5, 2022.

Instead, this year, it was Princess Charlotte who sported the quintessential navy and white polka-dot look with white accessories and a navy hair bow.

Aaron
Aaron

In recent years, Kate has opted for more muted summer pastels for Wimbledon, a trend many royals have followed suit in from Princess Eugene to Zara Tindall.

Kate wore a pastel pink dress by Beulah London in 2021 for the men’s final (Steven Paston/PA)
Kate wore a pastel pink dress by Beulah London in 2021 for the men’s final (Steven Paston/PA)
Zara Tindall wore a powder blue pastel midi dress to day three of Royal Ascot 2024 (Jonathan Brady/PA)
Zara Tindall wore a powder blue pastel midi dress to day three of Royal Ascot 2024 (Jonathan Brady/PA)
The Princess of Wales wore a zesty lime coloured dress by Self-Portrait to the Ladies’ Finals last year (Victoria Jones/PA)
The Princess of Wales wore a zesty lime coloured dress by Self-Portrait to the Ladies’ Finals last year (Victoria Jones/PA)

In authentically reliable fashion, Kate’s indigo look was emblematic of the timeless and classic style she’s renowned for.

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