Kate Middleton looked sensational at Wimbledon this afternoon.
The Princess of Wales returned to the All England Club for the Men’s Singles Final—her third Wimbledon appearance of 2026—wearing an olive green cape dress (a bespoke Emilia Wickstead piece).
Only interested in the fashion? Skip to outfit coverage.
The Princess was joined by her family for today’s outing, with Princes William and George looking handsome in their coordinating blue suits and striped ties.
Charlotte looked fab in a cobalt blue dress with ruffled sleeves, echoing the one her mother wore at last year’s final.
The four took their seats in the Royal Box to watch defending champion and world number one Jannik Sinner play against Alexander Zverev, last month’s French Open champion.
George and Charlotte put on the All England Club hats.
Princess Charlotte looking like she’s got this Wimbledon thing nailed.
The Princess of Wales, looking iconic, as usual:
Back to the actual tennis now. Sinner took the title, defeating Zverev to defend his Wimbledon crown—his second consecutive Championships win.
After play, Kate walked onto the grass court to present the trophy, as she has done in previous years (in her role as patron of the All England Club).
Here she is again, speaking with Sinner after the match:
The Wales family offering their congratulations, no doubt:
Prior to play, Kate took William and the children to meet with some of the Wimbledon staff.
The four also met British wildcard Arthur Fery, who entered the Championships as world number 114 and made it to the semi-finals.
It was also his 24th birthday today. The Princess handed him a card.
Let’s move on to look at her outfit now.
Kate’s outfit at Wimbledon today:
Let’s start with Kate’s dress—the clear star of the show. The Princess debuted a new green dress that we suspect is an Emilia Wickstead piece.
As you can see, it’s a midi dress with an asymmetric cape overlay draped elegantly across the bodice.
We* believe the dress is a bespoke commission based on the Tidus style from Wickstead’s Resort 2026 collection, pictured below. (*Fashion detectives including MiddletonMaven, Japanese Ginger, KateMiddletonStyled and myself!)
A look at the back:
The ready-to-wear Tidus is cut from wool crepe in a rich olive shade.
Kate’s version keeps the Tidus’s signature features—the draped cape overlay, the crossover gathering at the waist, the round neckline and the longer panel falling down one arm.
It departs from the original in a few ways, too. The retail dress is sleeveless on one side; Kate’s has a short flutter sleeve. Plus, where the original falls in a fluid, straight midi skirt, Kate’s flares out into a full fit-and-flare silhouette.
I think the colour reads slightly brighter and greener than the olive ready-to-wear fabric.
(I suspect it’s no accident the Princess chose green for finals day—a nice nod to Wimbledon’s official colours.)
If you’d like the ready-to-wear version, I have good news and bad news. The good news: the Tidus is currently reduced in the Emilia Wickstead summer sale. The bad news: stock is extremely limited—at the time of writing, only a UK size 6 remains. If it’s your size, don’t hang about, as the Kate effect will surely take care of the rest.
If the Tidus sells out, Wickstead’s other wool crepe dresses share the same beautifully tailored DNA—the Valletta and Collinson styles come in similar shades of green and are both worth a look..
This isn’t the first time Kate has commissioned a bespoke green Wickstead for a Wimbledon final—she wore a modified version of the designer’s Denver dress to the Ladies’ Final in 2021.
Perhaps it’s no surprise that Emilia Wickstead is one of Kate’s most-worn dress designers.
For anyone unfamiliar with the label: Emilia Wickstead is a New Zealand-born, London-based designer. After studying at Central Saint Martins and working for Giorgio Armani and Proenza Schouler, she launched a made-to-measure service from her living room in 2007, establishing her eponymous label the following year. The brand is known for its modern silhouettes, strong use of colour and made-to-order craftsmanship. Her collections are stocked by Harrods, Mytheresa and Net-a-Porter.
Now to Kate’s handbag—the Princess carried her DeMellier ‘Nano Montreal’ bag in ‘Deep Toffee Smooth’. The warm, rich caramel bag complemented the olive green dress perfectly.
The Nano Montreal is a compact bag with a sleek tubular top handle. It features two oversized gold bars on the closure. The exterior is crafted from smooth Italian cowhide leather. The item is finished with a cotton lining.
The £330 bag remains listed on DeMellier’s website and is currently available for preorder. The bag does come in several other colourways.
The Princess first carried the Nano Montreal in May 2021 at the launch of Hold Still, her lockdown photography project. Sunday’s appearance marks its sixth public outing to date—and its second in just a few months, following the Easter Matins Service at Windsor in April.
Kate clearly rates the Nano Montreal, as she bought a second in navy blue.
The Princess owns three DeMellier bags in total: the two Nano Montreals and a Small Hudson in mocha brown suede, which she debuted during a hospital visit in January this year.
It’s worth noting that DeMellier is a brand with purpose. The London-based label—founded by Mireia Llusia-Lindh—handcrafts its bags in Europe using sustainably sourced Italian leather, and offers a lifetime repair service to keep its designs out of landfill. Through its permanent ‘A Bag, A Life’ initiative, every purchase funds life-saving vaccines and medical treatments for children in need via SOS Children’s Villages—a charity Kate has supported through several public engagements of her own.
Onto Kate’s jewellery now, starting with her earrings. The Princess wore her Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra earrings with the olive green dress—a glamorous choice for finals day.
The drop earrings feature two quatrefoil motifs in white mother-of-pearl, each framed with a border of golden beads and set in 18K yellow gold.
The Alhambra motif is inspired by the four-leaf clover.
Kate debuted the earrings at the BAFTAs in February 2020 and has reached for them sparingly since—we’ve tracked six outings to date, including the Coronation Concert in 2023 and two Together at Christmas-season appearances.
Until now, Kate’s worn the earrings exclusively for evening and formal events, making Sunday’s appearance their first daytime outing.
The earrings remain available from Van Cleef & Arpels, priced at £5,400. Kate also owns the matching necklace.
For anyone unfamiliar, Van Cleef & Arpels is one of the world’s great jewellery houses, founded in Paris in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and his brother-in-law Charles Arpels. The Alhambra collection arrived in 1968 and was famously popularised by Princess Grace of Monaco. The Magic Alhambra line followed in 2006, reimagining the classic motif in mixed sizes.
Look closely at Kate’s wrist and you’ll spot a familiar piece—her Halcyon Days Maya Torque bangle.
The gold-plated bangle features Halcyon Days’ signature twisted torque design—an open-ended cuff with a rippled, rope-like finish, capped at each end with pale blue aquamarine-coloured stones.
Kate debuted the bangle in January 2020 at the launch of the ‘5 Big Questions’ survey in Birmingham, and it’s clocked up more than a dozen public outings since—and has serious Wimbledon form. Kate wore it twice during the 2021 Championships (including the Ladies’ Final) and again at last year’s Ladies’ Final—today is its fourth appearance at the tournament.
It’s one of the more affordable pieces in the Princess’s jewellery box, costing £110.
The Maya Torque bangle is no longer available at Halcyon Days—but similar designs are available for £185.
Kate has a few Halcyon Days bangles in her jewellery box. She has a Hammered Torque design and the ‘salamander’ style, both with blue cabochons. I also suspect she owns a second Maya Torque with clear cabochons—but don’t quote me on this!
Halcyon Days is a quintessentially British story. Founded in 1950 by Susan Benjamin, the London brand made its name reviving the eighteenth-century art of English enamelling, and has long held Royal Warrants.
Kate’s shoes now. The Princess rewore her trusty Ralph Lauren Celia pumps in ‘RL Gold’.
The Italian-made court shoe features a sharp pointed toe and a 4″ heel, with a padded branded leather insole.
Kate debuted the shoes in September 2020 during a day of engagements in London. Today’s outing marks their sixteenth public appearance. With seven outings in 2026 alone, the golden-brown shoe has become one of the hardest-working shoes in Kate’s collection recently.
She also owns the same style in black, a more recent addition to her wardrobe.
If you’re hoping to get your hands on Kate’s shoes, you’re out of luck, I’m afraid—the exact style is no longer available. It’s not all bad news, though. Ralph Lauren currently stocks the Celia in a darker brown suede for £610. If you’re really after a similar tan shoe, the Lindella II is a great option for a more affordable price of £145.
Speaking of Ralph Lauren, Kate shielded her eyes from the Centre Court sun with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses from the brand.
The frames (style RA5305U) feature a chic cat-eye silhouette in a black-and-brown tortoiseshell-effect finish, with brown gradient lenses.
Each pair is lightweight and water-repellent.
Kate debuted the sunglasses at Wimbledon last year. They’ve become her go-to—today is the third time we’ve spotted her wearing them this month.
The style is still widely available—and currently reduced at various stockists. In the UK, Mojo Glasses—£67, SmartBuyGlasses—£81 and Sunglass Hut—£96. In the USA, LensCrafters—$53 and GlassesUSA—$88. Usual disclaimer applies—I checked those prices but they’re subject to change. (Especially if the retailer cottons on to the fact Kate wore them today!)
Kate is no stranger to Ralph Lauren—she owns sweaters, boots, dresses and jackets by the brand, making them one of her clear go-tos for royal engagements.
The brand has a rather fitting connection to Wimbledon, too (which, to my shame, I only discovered very recently). They’ve been the Official Outfitter of The Championships since 2006, designing the uniforms worn by the chair umpires, line officials and ball boys and girls you’ll spot around the grounds—and this year marks the partnership’s 20th anniversary. So Kate’s choice of Ralph Lauren eyewear (and her Ralph Lauren pumps!) couldn’t have been more on-theme for Centre Court.
For anyone unfamiliar with the label’s history: Ralph Lauren founded his company in New York in 1967, starting with a line of men’s ties, and built it into one of the world’s great fashion houses. Fun fact: in 2019, Ralph Lauren became the first American fashion designer to receive an honorary knighthood, presented by the then-Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. So, the company has more than just Kate’s royal seal of approval!
Right, let’s look at Kate’s floppy wide-brimmed straw sun hat. It’s the L.K. Bennett ‘Saffron’ style, trimmed with a black ribbon band.
The hat is fast becoming a Wimbledon veteran. Kate first brought it to the Championships for the 2022 Ladies’ Final, where she paired it with her famous yellow Roksanda “banana dress.” It made a return last year.
Unfortunately, you can no longer purchase the hat. L.K. Bennett entered administration earlier this year (for the second time in six years). The brand is no longer trading online, but the website promises a relaunch on the horizon.
Regular readers will know that L.K. Bennett was a cornerstone of Kate’s wardrobe in her earliest royal days, most famously through her beloved Sledge pumps. Kate has worn numerous dresses, coats, shoes and accessories from the brand.
Linda Bennett set up the first L.K. Bennett shop in Wimbledon Village in 1990—a Wimbledon-founded brand, at Wimbledon. The brand built its name on accessible, polished pieces that bridge the high street and designer worlds.
Kate also wore a green-and-purple bow pinned at her shoulder—the ribbon of the All England Club, worn in her role as patron.
Kate has held the patronage since 2016, when she took over from Queen Elizabeth II after the late Queen’s 64 years in the role.
A busy Wimbledon fortnight:
This is the Princess of Wales’s third visit to SW19 this year. She surprised fans in the queue on day four (2nd July), wearing an azure blue Gabriela Hearst linen suit, before watching from Court One alongside Sir Andy Murray.
Yesterday, she was back for the Ladies’ Singles Final in a red Roland Mouret peplum dress, presenting the Venus Rosewater Dish to first-time champion Linda Noskova.
You’ll find all three of this year’s looks, alongside every outfit Kate has ever worn to Wimbledon, in our Championships style archive. Click here to read.
That’s all for today. With the children’s school term already finished, today may well be Kate’s last public appearance for a while—though there are a couple of possibilities on the horizon.
The Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow in just under two weeks, running from 23 July to 2 August. The King and Queen have confirmed they’ll attend the Opening Ceremony on Thursday 23 July at The Hydro—the first Commonwealth Games of the King’s reign. Might William and Kate make an appearance too? They’ve attended twice before, in Birmingham (2022) and in Glasgow (2014).
There’s also the World Cup. England play Argentina in Wednesday’s semi-final, and William has tentative plans to fly to the USA should the team reach the final on 19th July. It’d be lovely to see Kate and the children make the trip with him!
I’m aiming to publish a few posts over the summer, during the lull in public engagements. Is there anything you’d really like to see—a look at any style in particular, a brand deep-dive, a piece of jewellery you’ve always wondered about? I already have a list as long as my arm, but I’m happy to consider requests, too. Let me know in the comments section, below.
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