Royals at Wimbledon Through the Years: From Princess Margaret in 1970 to Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte in 2024

Julia Teti
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The Championships, Wimbledon, has long been the site where royals from all over the world flock to see the best players in tennis compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments of the season. For decades, members of the British royal family have watched matches in the Royal Box and even handed out a few trophies.

Ahead, see photos of royals attending Wimbledon through the years.

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Kate Middleton & Princess Charlotte, 2024

purple safiyaa dress, LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Catherine, Princess of Wales (C) and Princess Charlotte (L) after meeting Emma Raducanu (R) during a visit to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, south west London, on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on July 14, 2024 in London, England. The Princess of Wales will present the trophy to the winner of the men's final. (Photo by Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Catherine, Princess of Wales (C) and Princess Charlotte (L) after meeting Emma Raducanu (R) during a visit to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, south west London, on day fourteen of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships on July 14, 2024 in London.

For the 2024 Men’s Singles Final between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on July 14, Kate Middleton made a rare public appearance since revealing she was undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis. She attended wearing a purple dress from British brand Safiyaa alongside her daughter Princess Charlotte. Middleton presented the winning trophy to Alcaraz.

Meghan Markle, 2018

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex applaud ahead of the Ladies' Singles final match between Serena Williams of The United States and Angelique Kerber of Germany on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex applaud ahead of the Ladies’ Singles final match between Serena Williams of The United States and Angelique Kerber of Germany on day twelve of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2018 in London.

In 2018, Kate, then the Duchess of Cambridge, was joined by her sister-in-law Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Meghan Markle wore wide-leg cream trousers with a blue and white striped shirt by Ralph Lauren for the occasion, while Kate fashioned a Jenny Packham dress that featured a polka dot pattern evocative of tennis balls.

Queen Elizabeth II, 2010

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Queen Elizabeth II waves as she arrives for the second round match between Andy Murray of Great Britain against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland on Day Four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth II waves as she arrives for the second round match between Andy Murray of Great Britain against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland on Day Four of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 24, 2010 in London.

In 2010, the late Queen Elizabeth II surprised Wimbledon attendees by attending the second round match for the Men’s Singles tournament to watch Sir Andy Murray play on Centre Court. The long-reigning monarch wore a light blue and white ensemble complete with a coordinated hat.

Princess Diana, 1995

9 JUL 1995: PRINCESS DIANA CHATS WITH THE PRINCE OF KENT AFTER PETE SAMPRAS WINS THE MENS FINAL AGAINST BORIS BECKER OF GERMANY AT WIMBLEDON. SAMPRAS WON THE MATCH 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/ALLSPORT
Princess Diana chats with the Prince of Kent after Pete Sampras wins the Mens Final Against Boris Becker of Germany at Wimbledon on July 9, 1995.

Princess Diana wholly embraced her power suit era when she attended Wimbledon in 1995 alongside the Prince of Kent. Diana fashioned a monochrome skirt suit look and accessorized with pearl earrings and a matching necklace.

Princess Margaret, 1970

3rd July 1970: Princess Margaret (1930 - 2002) presenting Australian Margaret Court with the Women's Singles trophy at Wimbledon when she defeated Billie Jean King. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images)
Princess Margaret (1930 – 2002), right, presenting Australian Margaret Court with the Women’s Singles trophy at Wimbledon when she defeated Billie Jean King on July 3, 1970.

In 1970, Princess Margaret, sister of the late Queen Elizabeth II, attended the Women’s Singles final and was on hand to present the trophy to champion Margaret Court. Princess Margaret embraced whimsical design for her ensemble, adding a statement headband to her look.

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