As Duchess Catherine describes it, “Wimbledon is a quintessential part of the English summer.”
This week, Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s mummy kicked off the tennis comp with a brand new hairdo as she led the A-list crowd.
In fact, the sporting event has long been the perfect place for all our favourite royals to show off their fashion flair – teamed with some of the funniest facial expressions to match.
In celebration of Wimbledon 2017, we’ve taken a grand slam step back in time to check out the best British Royal Family moments in the royal box!
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!
This year she showcased her brand new short ‘do… And we think it’s an absolute grand slam.
Duchess Catherine attends Wimbledon, 2017
The Duke and Duchess sure know how to give good face. Here they are looking perplexed in 2014.
The look you get when you know you’re the king and queen of court-side fashion.
While many may focus on the on match… The future Queen gives us giggles in spades with her hilarious expressions.
We’re going to guess that poker isn’t the Duchess’ strong suit!
Giggles between these love birds.
Princess Diana was a vision back in 1993 where she saw Pete Sampras take out the title.
Seems like laughter is a royal box requirement.
Prince Albert of Monaco and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
The royal is snapped with a young Prince William in the royal box.
The royal mum shows us how to give a royal wave.
And Wills has mastered it too!
“Growing up I, sort of, watched, obviously watched Wimbledon, it’s been very much part of my family growing up,” Kate told the BBC. [Pictured in 2007].
Kate Middleton [L: 2008] to Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge [R: 2011].
“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.”
Of course Her Majesty has reigned over the grass-adorned courts many a time.
[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.
Her Majesty doesn’t seem that fussed over Andy Murray…
Roger Federer on the other hand…
And Prince Charles seems to feel the same as his mum.
Pictured in 1970, a young Charles catches a game at Wimbledon.
Looking oh so chic in 2015.
Duchess Camilla also met a special feathered friend at the 2015 tournament.
And of course, who can forget our favourite Countess, Sophie of Wessex!
Duchess Kate looks ecstatic to be at Wimbledon! We can’t wait for more royal moments from this year’s tournament.
