The Princess of Wales has wowed the Wimbledon crowds as she arrived at the Championships for the first time this year.
Catherine, 44, smiled as she chatted to members of the public who had joined the queue for Wimbledon tickets in the early hours of this morning.
She also helped out as she handed out grounds passes to tennis fans, some of whom had camped overnight in Wimbledon Park.
During her time at Wimbledon today, Kate is expected watch a match on one of the outer courts, alongside Tim Henman.
They will also be joined by chair of the All England Club Deborah Jevans.
Kate will also meet children from Shine Camera Club, a creative photography programme which supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
As a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, Kate is a regular fixture at the prestigious tournament.
She has attended most years since 2011, missing only 2013, when she was pregnant with Prince George, and 2020, when the tournament was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Princess of Wales helps out in the ticket office on day four of the Championships
The Princess of Wales has wowed the Wimbledon crowd as she appeared at the Championships for the first time this year
As a royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, Kate is a regular fixture at the prestigious tournament
Kate speaks to the crowds during her visit to the Championships today
It is unclear whether she will sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court today where third seed Iga Swiatek is due to take on Karolina Pliskova in the second round of the ladies singles.
This will be followed by young French star Arthur Fils, 20, who is taking on Italian player Matteo Berrettini.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will close out play on the show court with her match against American Caty McNally.
Kate’s appearance at the Championships today comes just days after she completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday night.
She did the endurance event solo and was supported on the route by Mountain Rescue, with her family meeting her at the last stop at the base of Snowdon in Wales.
Kate was last at Wimbledon for the men’s final last year when she handed Jannik Sinner the Wimbledon trophy following an enthralling four-set final.
She was joined in the Royal Box today by her husband Prince William, eldest son Prince George and Princess Charlotte but Louis stayed at home.
The Princess donned her ‘Wimbledon bow’ – a brooch featuring the tournament’s iconic colours – which it’s believed she has worn every time she has visited Wimbledon.
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