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The Princess of Wales Wears Dior for France State Visit – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales chose an ensemble by French fashion house Christian Dior for today's ceremonies marking the start of the state visit by France to the United Kingdom. The Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at RAF Northolt as they began their three-day visit. Below, the President greets the Princess of Wales. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'tkBYJkxHRN1JhQBIKnlskw',sig:'dEJ_xjjssCqGMFxd4OvkhQkSJHepRNKefp1ajjFvVI8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223462920',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Prince of Wales and President Macron. The BBC reports, It is the first state visit by a French president since 2008, and the first by a European Union political leader since Brexit. This is not the first time the two couples have spent time together. Here you see them at a G7 reception in June 2021. Another scene from today's airport welcome. This video, posted by Kensington Palace, gives you a look at the RAF Northolt arrival. Bienvenue Président @EmmanuelMacron 👋🇫🇷🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/XQQufqx8Og — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 8, 2025 The group then traveled to Windsor's town center for a welcome by the King and Queen. The visit is being hosted at Windsor Castle because of the ongoing renovations at Buckingham Palace. The last state visit held at Windsor was in 2014 when the President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, visited. It was a sunny day with temperatures in the upper 70s. More from The Telegraph's coverage. The King and Queen warmly welcomed the Macrons on the dais at Windsor, with the French president kissing Camilla’s hand. As they stood chatting, Emmanuel Macron placed his hand on the King’s back, and gave it a few affectionate rubs. Mr Macron and the King later chatted enthusiastically as Household Cavalry made their way down the road and the open-top carriages arrived. The Prince and Princess appeared to be relaxed and enjoying the ceremonies. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'7SCMaB0WQ_ZJHd4gZFLOVg',sig:'ekbkSaETVXBDN-CUPypi_w0QsOXmhVmq9EIjdk9RxHA=',w:'372px',h:'594px',items:'2224116972',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Here is a quick video of the Prince and Princess via The Daily Mail's Rebecca English. Lovely to see the Prince and Princess of Wales at today’s ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle having a very animated chat 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/JIfp09y13O — Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) July 8, 2025 Prince William helping the Princess down the steps as everyone headed to their respective carriages for a ride to Windsor Castle. The King and French President traveled through Windsor in the 1902 State Landau. The Queen and Mrs. Macron rode in the Semi-State Landau. The Prince and Princess in the Ascot Landau, with Rachida Dati, the French Minister of Culture, and Sébastien Lecornu, the French Armed Forces Minister. Another view of the Prince and Princess. And the scene at Windsor Castle as the carriage procession arrived. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'oifYWBYtSIJRORGwEw9t7w',sig:'n_Rj0yvfLxYuulYwC-vZ8q3MD9k4HMfpRFWMTSzNhRQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223512952',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle. The King and President inspecting the Guard. Following the ceremonies outside Windsor Castle, everyone gathered inside for a luncheon, where more members of the royal family joined them. Below, the group as they walked to lunch. Next on the agenda, viewing a Royal Collection exhibition of art and literature with connections to France. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'xpSQPQ88QbVjrpEinDK8tQ',sig:'9fBgvTn-44c0J4NB4eVyLjh2wCqCCvwOvcqlMuH8L64=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223491295',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); We learn more from The Telegraph's coverage. After enjoying a private lunch in the Castle’s State Dining Room, the King and Queen escorted their guests into the Green Drawing Room, where they viewed treasures including a 1632 Second Folio of 36 Shakespeare plays, complete with notes in the margin written by Charles I. You can just see the Edinburghs on the left in this photo of people looking at items in the exhibit. The Prince and Princess examining some of the objects in the Green Drawing Room, where the exhibit was shown. More from Hello's story. The Princess of Wales, a former art history student, jokingly remarked: I should know when viewing a portrait of young Louis XIV. She also admired Charles I's annotated Shakespeare folio, praising the beautiful French handwriting. Kate expressed her appreciation for its history with an Oh wow and a smile at William. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh looking at pieces from the collection. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'SAJH3lvuRH9k0ffsOuPhTw',sig:'sIwCXvx-a-g1G-ExYStkSgLVtf_rlI6SW5bFSKTkr58=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223491243',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Normally, I would cover the ensembles worn by some of the other women at today's events, but we have just learned the Princess of Wales will attend tonight's state dinner, so I need to get this published. Hopefully, I will be able to come back and update with more photos and that information. Now, for our look at what Kate wore, a blend of French and British brands. We begin with the Christian Dior ensemble. The Princess wore the storied French fashion house's 30 Montaigne Bar Jacket ($5000) in a blend of silk and wool. The name references Dior's historic address at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris. The jacket is described as an emblematic style from the New Look collection, first created by Christian Dior in 1947. The fitted design is a single-breasted style with notch lapels, angled hip pockets, and silk lining. A closer look at some of the jacket details: the lapel, pocket, front button, and cuff. Here is a look at the 1947 original. We learn more from The Telegraph's Tamara Abraham in this story. This particular iteration, the 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents, was from 2024, designed during the tenure of Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s only ever female creative director who announced her departure from the storied house in May. It is now helmed by Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson, the first creative director in Dior’s 78-year history to be responsible for both men and women’s clothing. The skirt appears to be a 2020 style, the Tulle Pleated Midi Skirt in 100% polyamide with a mesh overlay. (The color representation in these photos is a little off, I think.) Thank you to Princess of Wales Closet for her ID work on this piece. The Princess debuted a new hat by British milliner Jess Collett, who designed the headpieces worn by the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte for the King's coronation. It looks like a bespoke version of the Rita Boater, shown below in black and white, and also in scarlet (£995). As the name suggests, it is a classic boater style, described as being Worn comfortably on a discreet hairband. The Princess brought back her Gianvito Rossi Praline Pumps ($437 on sale) in the 85mm height, about a 3.5 heel. It is a signature style for the brand with a pointed toe and a leather sole. It is also available at Saks ($795) and at Neiman Marcus ($795). She carried her Bayswater Wallet Clutch by Mulberry in 'buttercream' suede. (Our photo shows the item in leather.) The Princess's jewelry included the Collingwood Diamond and pearl earrings that were initially created by Collingwood Jewelers for Diana, Princess of Wales. Her three-strand pearl necklace is from the late Queen Elizabeth's collection. Coverage of tonight's state dinner may be seen here. Below, a video from Kensington Palace after the daytime engagements. From discussions on our shared future to moments of reflection on historic ties, it was an honour to help strengthen the enduring partnership between France and the UK alongside Their Majesties and Président @EmmanuelMacron today. pic.twitter.com/elXYX2drHK — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 8, 2025
The Princess of Wales Chooses Sarah Burton for Givenchy at State Dinner – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales chose a Sarah Burton for Givenchy evening gown for this evening's state dinner. The dinner honors French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, as they wrap up day one of their three-day visit to the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace shared a video of the King and Queen inspecting the arrangements before the banquet. The visit is being hosted at Windsor Castle due to the ongoing renovation work at Buckingham Palace. ✨ Final preparations are taking place ahead of this evening’s State Banquet in St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/timKDXAi8i — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 8, 2025 More on the setting, St. George's Hall, from this Express article. The banquet looked different from the ones held in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace. Instead of sitting in a horseshoe shape, guests were seated either side of an impressive 50-meter mahogany table. The highly polished table, which reflected the coats of arms decorating the arched ceiling above, is the longest table in the country and castle staff started assembling it last Wednesday. Instead of sitting on the same side of the table, the King and Queen sat opposite one another in the centre. And from The Independent's coverage. The impressive St George’s Hall is the largest room in the castle at 55.5 metres long (180ft) and nine metres wide (29.5ft), and the 50 metre (164ft) table stretches its full length. The hall’s gothic style ceiling with impressive oak beam roof is studded with the coats of arms of every single Knight of the Garter since the order was founded in 1348. Its walls and ceiling were decimated in the Windsor Castle fire of 1992 and had to be painstakingly rebuilt. The Mirror reports: Flowers adorning the tables have been picked from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park. After the banquet, they will be delivered to hospices and care homes for the elderly. The King, Queen, President Macron, and Mrs. Macron as they are about to head into dinner. The Prince and Princess of Wales. This is the first state banquet the Princess has attended since November 2023, when the Royal Family honoured South Korea with a state dinner. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary today. Here is a video showing attendees as they walked into the dinner. You may note the red, white, and blue theme in the gowns worn by the Royal Family and Mrs. Macron. The arrival of Their Majesties at the French State Banquet pic.twitter.com/CWCCmWNOrp — Daniel J. Devane 🇬🇧 (@DanielJDevane) July 8, 2025 Below, a view of the hall as guests were seated. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'D0-dnbuPQxRUEBDmAoBKtw',sig:'M9pvioI1f9evdKuf_tzgJLrfa06O5jtkC-G4Pm4t3qg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223564010',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); President Macron was seated between the King and the Princess of Wales, while Mrs. Macron sat between the Queen and Prince of Wales on the opposite side of the table. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'gPwZaXRPS19lMTlM7-4iiA',sig:'3vtd2f4JIcRFDDOq--WlCSTqK2VvhnikIe2KW1wEYVU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2224159922',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Another view of the Princess, President Macron, and King Charles. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ePJvQx07Tgd7CvxAYg7zmA',sig:'Eq3TfdXKL9p1eD6e_6RmTikVNPjJErXSYc4hX9O_SBM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223559135',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); More on some of tonight's other guests via ITV's story. Sir Elton John and Sir Mick Jagger topped the star-studded guest list for the white-tie banquet held in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The Rocket Man singer was joined by his husband, David Furnish, while the Rolling Stones’ frontman was accompanied by his fiancée Melanie Hamrick. On the Duchess of Gloucester's left, Sir Elton John, and husband David Furnish. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'YyY_r7_vQZVVjNZ_iYw_rg',sig:'dHF-fKz6Hw6BbyoUDn668XTJyARDx3vwhsAzMxMLG0M=',w:'594px',h:'407px',items:'2223564206',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'V1X00GrgShl_7XcAiLIssg',sig:'wRBoxpevDPLiS4WpbhqwdVdc-9CJAlT0PUW8IrbkVJI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223568034',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); King Charles delivered remarks. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uGWaIzrrTGt0wDS5iQFilA',sig:'dqAPBzmju-EDhoyUFlJntkajW1Ff2lzWTkk0aRhKlnY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223570033',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The BBC has more on his speech. After an initial welcome to Windsor Castle to the Macrons spoken in French, King Charles says much has happened since his royal tour of France in 2023, and that the UK and France “have stood ever closer since then”. He speaks of “a thousand years of shared history and culture between our two peoples” and mentions the Royal Family's personal connections to France. The King ticked off a series of cultural references that brought together France and Britain - such as the French Impressionist painter Monet depicting scenes in London, Jane Birkin performing in French and Thierry Henry scoring goals for Arsenal. French President Macron also made formal remarks. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'yVFRH-xaQN9Gd78ZXRFZ8g',sig:'W2d_nYF5GaSy35_NnzenjCYLCffg2SRa6KJYlffWrns=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223569903',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); We return to the BBC's live blog, which is covering the event. ...he begins by thanking King Charles for welcoming himself and his wife to Windsor Castle. A sign of your great courtesy and a testament to your friendship with France, he says. Macron also alternates between French and English during his speech. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-39ecahQRgx4ed-KJk5U2w',sig:'iyjE8vBVmc8qC78Y3Qw9O9KVbuJsKeRoJod8TW4QIEg=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'2223564054',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); And from The Telegraph's piece. He also spoke warmly of the late Elizabeth II, repeating his words after her death to tell the Royal family and British guests: “To you, she was your Queen; to us, she was The Queen.” There were toasts. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UlBfYzvQQZZW1nA6pjnBDQ',sig:'vwVojlNH-YXdXsXZtk_K-goO7v1KKcZivx2gdDXnZCU=',w:'594px',h:'408px',items:'2224159921',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); More about tonight's menu from this Times of London piece. For starters, the chef Raymond Blanc has prepared a selection of tender summer vegetables with sage, raw tomato and extra virgin olive oil dressing. This will be followed by a supreme of Rhug Estate chicken with Norfolk asparagus and tarragon cream, and an iced blackcurrant-soaked sponge with elderflower jelly. A bespoke cocktail for the occasion has also been created in honour of the Entente Cordiale. L’entente mixes British gin with lemon curd and French pastis, with a sprinkling of English roses and French cornflowers on top. The Telegraph reports, After dinner, port and cognac from the years of the King and president's respective births will be served to guests, including Dame Kristen Scott Thomas. Guests moved from St. George's Hall to the Music Room after dinner for a concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Now, for a quick rundown of some of the ensembles worn tonight, beginning with the Queen. She wore an embroidered ivory silk and crepe evening gown by Fiona Clare, accompanied by the Belgian Sapphire Tiara, a sapphire bracelet, and a sapphire necklace given to Queen Elizabeth by her father, King George VI. The glittering gems are part of Queen Elizabeth II's sapphire suite. The Court Jeweller reports that the sapphire earrings are from the Queen's personal collection. She also wore the relatively new Royal Family Order of Charles III, the red French Legion of Honor sash, and the Garter Star. Below, a closer look at the family order. More from this Scotland Herald story. Family Orders badges are worn at formal evening occasions by female members of the royal family and personally bestowed by the sovereign, and are a sign of the importance of the wearer within the royal household. His miniature portrait is painted on a synthetic material called polymin, rather than on ivory as was the tradition, and the diamonds are spare ones – existing loose jewels from the Royal Collection rather than newly acquired. Charles personally selected the pale blue colour of the ribbon which is based on the bow on the Family Order of his great-grandfather King George V. Brigitte Macron chose a sapphire blue gown with caped shoulders and oversized rhinestone or crystal button detailing at the shoulders for tonight's dinner. I do not know the designer, but I will update the post if I learn anything more. The Duchess of Edinburgh was in the Delphine dress by Suzannah London, with her aquamarine tiara, and shoes by Emmy London. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'3BL-ja2gQxl5l4EjJUwr0w',sig:'b-qPMme7OyZkHnniIl7iEtIuGdsOr_GJXBDZVjX3wUQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2224159306',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); And now for the Princess of Wales, in a bespoke gown by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, seen here in a photo released by Kensington Palace just ahead of tonight's dinner. The dress was described as a dark red silk creponne gathered evening gown, with caped back detailing, designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy. Silk creponne is defined as a type of lightweight, diaphanous silk featured by lengthwise wrinkles on this site. Below, another view of the gown, showing the layers and flow of the skirt, a round neckline with pleats, and an applied waistband. Thoughts on tonight's look from this British Vogue piece. The Princess of Wales’s choice of Sarah Burton for Givenchy is a clear statement of fashion diplomacy: a design by a British woman for a French fashion house, it serves as a sartorial symbol of the symbiotic relationship between the two European countries. Earlier today, Kate wore Dior to welcome the Macrons to the UK – the first time we’ve seen her wearing the French heritage house for a public outing. Dressing the Princess for the state banquet is one of the highest profile moments thus far for Burton during her tenure as Givenchy’s creative director. Her appointment was announced in September 2024 and she showed her debut collection for the house in March 2025. The Princess's evening bag, a hard-sided clutch with a Lily of the Valley motif, was also by Givenchy. The Princess returned to her favorite tiara, the Lover's Knot, created in 1913 by Garrard for Queen Mary, with its elegant arches and drop-shaped pearls suspended as pendants. The Princess also wore the Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings this evening, created by Cartier. The Court Jeweller offers more in this piece about the earrings. The diamond and platinum earrings were made by Cartier in London over a period of years, starting in 1918 and ending in 1929. Initially they were a simple pair of brilliant drop earrings. In 1922, they were lengthened using twelve additional diamonds. The earrings were completed in their present form in February 1929, when ten more diamonds were added. The Royal Collection notes that each earring features “a lexicon of modern diamond cuts.” These include a trio of pair-shaped diamond pendants, plus diamonds in baguette, baton, emerald, half-moon, trapeze, and square cuts. The ultimate effect is that of a modern girandole or chandelier earring, a technical and unique take on an earring shape that has been popular for centuries. The earrings were a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Below, the Queen wearing the earrings during a July 2010 visit to Canada. The Princess first wore the earrings for the June 2023 royal wedding in Jordan. The Princess wore them again for the December 2023 diplomatic reception. As you most likely noticed, on both occasions, they were paired with the Lover's Knot tiara. The Princess also wore the Royal Family Orders of both King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet, which initially belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. The second and third photos seen below are from previous occasions, not tonight's dinner. I have not been able to license terrific close-ups from the banquet tonight, unfortunately. And the Princess wore the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, and the GCVO sash and star, also shown when worn on previous engagements. On her sash, the Princess wore the Rosette of the French National Order of Merit, awarded by President Emmanuel Macron. If you haven't seen today's earlier post showcasing the Princess's Dior separates, this link will take you there. VIDEOS: The Royal Family Channel offers 5+ minutes of coverage from tonight's dinner. Sky News has almost 35 minutes of coverage in this video.
The Princess in Creamy White Design for Wimbledon Ladies’ Final – What Kate Wore
The Princess was in a creamy white style today at Wimbledon for the Ladies' Singles Final match between the USA's Amanda Anisimova and Iga Świątek of Poland. The Princess has been Wimbledon's patron since 2016. Above and below, you see her with Deborah Jevans, chair of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Below, a wide shot as they cross the Players Bridge to Centre Court. A social media post from Wimbledon. Before the match, the Princess met with volunteers and staff. Above, you see her with 8-year-old Lydia Lowe, selected to do the coin toss for the Ladies' Wheelchair Singles Final—more from this Telegraph piece. The Princess, 43, was also urged to “take deep breaths” by eight-year-old Lydia Lowe ahead of her appearance at the women’s singles final. During a touching exchange, the Princess asked the child, who overcame a brain injury last January and had to learn how to walk again, what it meant to her to perform the coin toss. She asked if the girl had a favourite tennis player and whether she was feeling nervous. When the Princess asked if she had any advice for her ahead of her own appearance, the child replied: “Don’t be nervous [and] take deep breaths.” The Princess responded: “Take deep breaths, okay, I’ll remember that. Thank you.” The Princess and Ms. Jevans then headed to the royal box. As the Princess took her seat, there was a standing ovation from the crowd. Centre Court rises to give a warm welcome to our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales 💜💚#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/BG3Ar7XMWv — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 12, 2025 A wave from the Princess. The Princess and Billie Jean King, as the tennis legend acknowledged the crowd. Then it was time for the match. Below, Iga Świątek and Amanda Anisimova as they waited to take to the court. A wide shot of the royal box. The temperature was 90° F as the match got underway, according to Weather.com. Iga Świątek celebrates winning a point. The Princess enjoying a cool beverage during the match. It was a short match, just 57 minutes. More from this NY Times story. Poland’s No. 8 seed prevailed over the No. 13 seed from the United States in a one-sided clinic of a match, ultimately decided by Anisimova’s nerves, Świątek’s clear-headed tactics and the relentlessness that makes her one of the best players in the world. There’s no other explanation. A Grand Slam final. A Wimbledon final. The Princess of Wales. As Carlos Alcaraz said after his first match here this year, “Wimbledon is different.” The Princess greeted ball boys and girls as she arrived on the court to award the trophies. She also greeted umpires and line judges. The Princess with Amanda Anisimova. And awarding Ms. Świątek with the champion's Venus Rosewater Dish, a silver salver measuring 18.75 inches in diameter. The Princess applauded both women. More from the Wimbledon site. Receiving the Venus Rosewater Dish from the Princess of Wales, the Patron of the All England Club, made a remarkable afternoon even more memorable for Swiatek. “On the court, she congratulated me and said some nice stuff about my performance. I didn’t want to make a faux pas. Since I was a kid, I’ve been a big fan of the royals,” she said. And now we turn to our look at what Kate wore for today's match, a style I believe is another midi dress by Self Portrait. (I also think it's another dress that can initially look like separates.) The single-breasted jacket portion of the dress has a military or utility feel to it, with a mandarin collar, short sleeves, pocket flaps (I don't know if they're functional pockets) at the hip and bodice, a self-belt, and self-covered buttons. It very much looks like a bespoke Self Portrait piece. You can see the similarities between today's look and the Lime Boucle Collared Chiffon Midi Dress worn for the Ladies' final in 2023. The Princess carried a new bag today by Anya Hindmarch in chalk-colored leather. The Neeson Small Square Tote ($1490) showcases woven leather, adjustable handle length, and the signature Anya Hindmarch bow woven into the leather. It is available in a larger size ($2050) at Marissa Collections. Thank you to Ellie, Kate Middleton Style Blog, and Middleton Maven for this ID. The Princess brought back her Gianvito Rossi’s Ribbon Sling Pumps (now sold out) in the 85mm heel height. (I show them below left in another color and fabric.) The Princess wore a new pair of Ralph Lauren sunglasses. With thanks to Carly at Kate Middleton Style for the ID, they appear to be the Ralph by Ralph Lauren Cateye style ($79.50) in Black Havana. The sunglasses are also available at Designer Optics ($78), Glasses.com ($79.50), Sunglass Hut ($106), and Lenscrafters ($53 for the frame only, I believe.) We saw what could be a new Halcyon Days bangle. In some light, it looks like the Maya Torque Bangle ($215, sold out) in the Diamond colorway. The bracelet is 18ct gold-plated twisted brass with glass cabochon stones. In other lighting, the stones almost look light blue, so I'm not 100% convinced it is this piece. The Princess also had on her Cartier Trinity Earrings ($3350) and her Wimbledon pin in the Club's purple and green colors. This Today piece offers more on the pin's significance. A representative for the AELTC told TODAY Style the duchess’s bow is reserved for the club’s patron, president, committee of management, vice presidents and four members of their executive staff. I'll leave you with a video posted by Kensington Palace after the match. A wonderful day at The @Wimbledon Championships! Congratulations @iga_swiatek on a brilliant victory! 👏🎾 pic.twitter.com/jDr1b7uJCj — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 12, 2025 I am expecting we'll see the Princess again tomorrow for the Men's Final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
It’s Royal Blue Roksanda for Wimbledon Men’s Final as Wales Children Join their Parents – What Kate Wore
The Princess of Wales, Wimbledon patron, chose a royal blue Roksanda dress for today's Men's Singles Final. The match will see Spain's Carlos Alcaraz take on Jannik Sinner of Italy. Below, the Princess, Prince William, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George as the family arrived at Wimbledon. Princess Charlotte with a wave to the crowds. You get a sense of the size of that crowd in this image. The Wales family spent time with Spain's King Felipe before the match. The King was at Wimbledon in support of Carlos Alcaraz. The Wales children met Wimbledon ambassador Steve Backshall, MBE, a naturalist and explorer. The family spoke with Ambrose Caldecott, age 11. The young cancer patient was chosen to do the coin toss for the men's final. (The young man is on the very far right in this photo.) More from this Telegraph piece. Ambrose, who was diagnosed with stage-two bone cancer in March 2024, told the Princess about his diagnosis, which she described as “tough”, before appearing to add: “You’re so brave.” When she asked how he was responding to treatment, Ambrose, who stood with the help of crutches, replied that he was “a lot better, on the mend, just waiting on the last few end things”. As she said goodbye, the Princess said: “Good luck today, I’ll be cheering you on.” Then everyone headed to their seats. More from this People piece by Stephanie Petit. Although the Royal Box at Centre Court is typically off-limits to kids given the high demand for a spot and limited 74 seats, exceptions are made for royal children. Others attending the match today include Lord and Lady Fredrick Windsor. Lady Amelia Windsor Here you see (from left to right) actress Nicole Kidman, Dame Anna Wintour, longtime editor-in-chief of Vogue, British musician James Righton, his wife, actress Keira Knightley, and actor Andrew Scott. Women's champion Iga Swiatek (in Victoria Beckham) as she walked ot her seat for the match. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'s3saIM2dR4RY5jSFKmnGyQ',sig:'SkXLlIVdOtYH7IAvMrBNGmYH7ZqLTom14JDr9B_WDcE=',w:'434px',h:'594px',items:'2224268631',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); A wide shot of the royal box. The players take to the court. Applause for the two contenders. Here you see Ambrose Caldecott doing the coin toss before the match. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'BGHis40XQv17mOsXlYu2Xw',sig:'4Wrkc3788a4SbJ-so42atBf-YauM1NjhP9IsM11cTlo=',w:'594px',h:'381px',items:'2224908198',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); People weren't just watching at Wimbledon; in King's Cross, crowds gathered to view the tennis on a big screen. Here is the scene at The Hill in Brooklyn, on the banks of the East River at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Quite a crowd showed up for today's showdown. The temperature as the match started was in the low 80s. Princess Charlotte in her sunglasses and her mother in her hat. There were fans for the spectators. Christin shared a video of the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte using theirs. 🪭 🎥 Prime pic.twitter.com/7xgfZjvFeo — ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) July 13, 2025 It also looked like there were cold drinks. The Princess in her hat. Carlos Alcaraz serving. And Jannik Sinner at the net. As noted on the Wimbledon site, Wimbledon's 138th gentlemen's singles final is the duel that not just tennis but the entire sporting world has been yearning to see. Below, the Princes in their sunglasses. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'wOWPZ6SaQQ9G-utWZT8EJA',sig:'hQIZ5whyVp9rJ40LXQ4s702vLpSRqprpyBELHkoCeI8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2224922008',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The Princess (and others) react to a shot. Princess Charlotte appeared to enjoy today's play. It was a fierce match between the world #1, Jannik Sinner, and the world #2 player, Carlos Alcaraz. Mr. Sinner came out as the winner. More from The Athletic's coverage. The No. 1 seed prevailed over the No. 2 seed in a tight match ultimately decided by two stunning set points, Alcaraz’s grass tools malfunctioning and Sinner’s steadiness behind and against second serves. It is his first Wimbledon title, and his fourth Grand Slam title. The win also snaps Sinner’s streak of five successive defeats against Alcaraz, taking their head-to-head in ATP matches to 8-5 in the Spaniard’s favor. The victor reacts to his win. Just look at what it means to Jannik Sinner 💚#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/XIbwG2jEJR — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025 And the competitors after the match. The Princess, about to walk onto the court for the presentation. Royal Central posted a video as the Princess arrived on Centre Court. The Princess of Wales arrives on Centre Court, greeting Ball Boys and Ball Girls.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/kvJdigAeaF — Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) July 13, 2025 The Princess with Sally Bolton, OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the AELTC. And a view from a higher angle. The Princess presents Mr. Alcaraz with his trophy. A brief video from Wimbledon. The Princess of Wales with Carlos Alcaraz. 🎥 Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/5KQQOHbhdJ — ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) July 13, 2025 The Prince of Wales, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte watch the awards presentation. The champion receives his trophy from the Princess. A quick video. The moment Jannik Sinner recieved the #Wimbledon trophy from The Princess of Wales 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/eq5gHbamTD — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025 And both players holding their trophies. The Wales children say goodbye to King Felipe. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'hD8NC0J0SI5fB9ZcrzxtMA',sig:'iBzbbSdHSKic1D3vg8xVuc_97eXKFB3OEu4yT0iRLUc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2224936095',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The children met Mr. Sinner after the awards presentation. In this brief video, it looks like he may have signed tennis balls for them. A special gift from the new #Wimbledon Champion to Their Royal Highnesses Prince George and Princess Charlotte 😁 pic.twitter.com/GQasAeaj5R — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 13, 2025 Another image. Now, for our look at what Kate wore. When first seeing the dress, several of us immediately thought it looked like a Roksanda design. If you look at the multiple fabric panels and seams on the Roksanda Miral dress, you can see the similarities. Sleeves and the fabric swag at the shoulder were added to the Princess's dress, the V-neck was made a little deeper, and the asymmetrical hem was evened out. The fabric itself is different; the dress worn today looks like a crepe material, not the silk/satins seen in the examples below. The dress is actually two colors; the insert on the Princess's right side is almost a deep teal or aquamarine, depending on the light. The Princess brought back her Ralph Lauren Celia Calfskin Pumps ($750) in the RL Gold colorway. And she carried the Anya Hindmarch Neeson Small Square Tote ($1490) first noted yesterday. It is shown here at yesterday's match. The Princess also repeated her LK Bennett Saffron Straw Sun Hat (£69, out of stock). The Princess debuted a Daniella Draper necklace we'd not seen previously, the 8 Diamond Luxury Forever Trace Chain Necklace ($4700) in recycled solid 9ct yellow gold with eight diamonds. Thank you to Natasha for her speedy ID and for Ellie's confirmation from the brand. We saw the return of the Cartier Trinity Earrings ($3350) and the Wimbledon pin in the Club's purple and green colors. I don't know who made the dress worn by Princess Charlotte, but it looks like she is wearing her Papouelli Siena shoes (£87). Ellie reports her sunglasses are by Ray-Ban. They look like the Ray-Ban Kids Polished Havana. Here is a video posted by Kensington Palace. What a final! An amazing performance from both players. Well done @janniksin on your first @Wimbledon Championship! 🎾🏆 pic.twitter.com/18uQGdpVf5 — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 13, 2025