The best royal box moments from Wimbledon

The royal box at Wimbledon is much better than a box of chocolates... And you never know who you'll get!

Jul 03, 2019 1:46pm

By Chloe Lal

As Kate Middleton describes it, "Wimbledon is a quintessential part of the English summer."

And guys, the sun is shining bright, the Pimm's is flowing and it's time for some good-old fashioned tennis!

As Wimbledon 2019 kicks off, anticipation for a revered royal sighting is at an all time high.

And already here to thrill us was none other than Duchess Catherine herself, who stepped out on day two of the tournament in a heavenly white shirt dress designed by London based-boutique Suzannah.

The stunning mum-of-three put on an animated display as she watched the nail-biting game between Angelique Kerber and Tatjana Maria in the first round of the ladies singles.

The rumour mill is also awash with excitable whispers that Duchess Meghan might also pay the Wimbledon grounds a visit over the coming days. While she's technically still on maternity leave, it's been widely touted that she's planning to catch her long-time pal Serena Williams play in the prestigious tournament.

Given the sporting event is the perfect place for all our favourite royals to show off their fashion flare teamed with some of the funniest facial expressions, we thought it high time to round up some of the best regal appearances we've seen there over the years.

Keep scrolling and take a grand slam step back in time with us to check out the best British Royal Family moments in the royal box!

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In a moment that left us fashion-fantatics giddy with glee, Kate Middleton's 2019 Wimbledon appearance on day two featured a rather apt nod to the talented players on the court. Always one to follow the royal rule book, Kate's white shirt dress was well aligned with the infamous on-court dress code.

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And who could forget Meghan Markle and Kate's 2018 debut?!

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Even before she became a Duchess, Meghan Markle, pictured in July 2016 just months before the world found out about her romance with Prince Harry, was a huge tennis fan. This year, she'll have the privilege of getting to sit in the royal box!

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Kate, pictured in 2012, may think Wimbledon is a quintessential part of the English summer... But the Duchess is a quintessential part of the tennis competition!

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Last year she showcased her brand new short 'do... And we think it's an absolute grand slam.

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The Duke and Duchess sure know how to give good face. Here they are looking perplexed in 2014.

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The look you get when you know you're the king and queen of court-side fashion.

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While many may focus on the on match... The future Queen gives us giggles in spades with her hilarious expressions.

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We're going to guess that poker isn't your strong suit.

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Giggles between these love birds.

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Princess Diana was a vision back in 1993 where she saw Pete Sampras take out the title.

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Seems like laughter to being bemused is a royal box requirement.

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Prince Albert of Monaco and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.

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We much prefer her with Prince William.

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The royal mum shows us how to give a royal wave.

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And Wills seems to have mastered it... Despite Kate's confusion.

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"Growing up I, sort of, watched, obviously watched Wimbledon, it's been very much part of my family growing up," Kate, pictured in 2007, told the BBC

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Kate Middleton (L: 2008) to Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge (R: 2011).

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"It hasn't changed either, I think that's what's so wonderful. You know everyone's still there in their whites, Wimbledon still looks as amazing as it did as I remember it as a youngster."

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Of course Her Majesty has reigned the grass-adorned courts.

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[L] In 1957 the Queen awarded the Wimbledon trophy to Alethea Gibson - the very first African American to take out the singles comp. [R] 20 years later, in 1977 she presented British tennis player Virginia Wade with her shield.