41 Photos of Will, Kate, and the Rest of the Royal Family Holding Court at Wimbledon
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41 Photos of Will, Kate, and the Rest of the Royal Family Holding Court at Wimbledon
Once a year at Wimbledon, the Duchess of Cambridge trades in her signature poise, and puts on her game face. Kate's hilarious court-side looks have become the stuff of Internet legend—and after taking a year off from the competition due to COVID-19, the Duchess and her signature expressions officially returned to the royal box in 2021.
Ahead of this year's competition, here, a look back at the Wimbledon Royal Box throughout history.
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2022
At the men's singles finals, Prince George made his Wimbledon debut alongside his parents.
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2022
Kate made her first appearance at the 2022 Championship wearing a gorgeous blue polka dot dress. Her expressions, as always, were on point.
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2021
After taking a year off from the courts due to COVID-19, the Duchess of Cambridge (and her game face) returned to the royal box, not once, not twice, but three times.
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2019
Sophie, the Coutess of Wessex has her game face on.
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2019
The Duchess of Sussex cheers on her friend Serena Williams while wearing a casual blazer and jeans.
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2019
The Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Wimbledon wearing a graphic black and white look.
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2018
The Duke and Duchess turned Wimbledon into date night! Will and Kate attended the men's finals in 2018, where they watched Novak Djokovic win the Grand Slam title.
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2018
Meghan and Kate spent their first joint outing together watching Serena Williams compete at the women's finals in 2018. See more photos of their day at the tournament here.
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2018
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, went to one of the earlier days of play this year, and she clearly couldn't hide her emotion about the match.
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2016
Cheering on fellow Brit Andy Murray in the finals.
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2017
Duchess Kate shows off a new haircut (and her chompers) on day 1 of Wimbledon.
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2016
All smiles up in the stands.
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2015
A shot of the crowd.
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2014
2014 was an emotional year for Will and Kate.
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2014
It had high highs...
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2014
...and low lows.
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2014
Duchess Kate with her signature game face on.
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2013
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, appears to be pleading to a higher power in this snap shot.
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2012
Prince Charles and Roger Federer on day three of the championship.
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2011
Duchess Kate tries to get William to do the wave, to no avail.
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2011
Princess Eugenie chats with Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, between matches.
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2010
Queen Elizabeth II visits with the ball boys and girls.
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1995
Princess Diana focuses on the match at play.
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1993
Diana waves to the cameras at the Mens Final.
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1990
Princess Michael of Kent watches from up in the stands.
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1981
Princess Diana arrives at the court.
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1977
Queen Elizabeth congratulates Virginia Wade after she won the Women's Singles competition.
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1971
Princess Alexandra presents the trophy to Evonne Goolagong.
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1970
Princess Margaret, centre court at Wimbledon.
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1970
Prince Charles, up in the stands.
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1969
Princess Anne presents the trophy to English tennis player Ann Jones.
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1967
Princess Anne is spotted laughing in the crowd.
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1966
Princess Margaret lights her cigarette while seated in the Royal Box.
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1966
Princess Margaret greets Princess Marina of Kent.
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1965
Princess Margaret watches the men's finals, cigarette in hand.
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1962
The Queen and Princess Margaret cheer from the Royal Box.
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1957
Queen Elizabeth II presents the trophy to American tennis player Althea Gibson.
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1950
A scene of the Royal Box in 1950.
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1938
The Queen Mother with Helen Wills Moody
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1933
Queen Mary, sporting some iconic shades, watches the play alongside her husband, King George V.
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1926
Jean Boratra receives his medal from Queen Mary.
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