We all know that Wimbledon signifies the official start of the summer in the UK. It's the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, and the style action off the court can be just as exciting as the incredible matches taking place.
Every year, a myriad of celebrities and royals show off their spectator style. The Royal Box is the best seat in the house, and although there's no dress code, guests are expected to wear elegant attire, with no hats to obscure the view of other spectators.
© Getty ImagesPrincess Diana wore a butter yellow outfit at Wimbledon in 1995
Princess Diana at Wimbledon
Princess Diana was a huge fan of tennis and served the most incredible array of Centre Court attire during her life. The mother of Prince William and Prince Harry often donned colourful, bright dresses, '80s shoulder pads, funky sunglasses and sumptuous gold jewellery. She also loved tailoring, and one of her most resplendent looks came in 1995, when she attended the Men's Final between Boris Becker and Pete Sampras.
© Getty ImagesThe royal wore vintage Chanel earrings and a string of pearls
Donning butter yellow long before it reached its peak in 2024, the royal stepped out in this smart suit, which consisted of a peplum, short blazer, and pencil skirt. Accessorising to perfection, she added vintage Chanel earrings and a string of pearls, which exuded an effortless sophistication.
This was a pivotal moment in tennis fashion as it showed that smart, 'old-money-style' tailoring is a classic option, but it can be modernised with colour, and it appears that many other royals followed suit.
© GettyPrincess Kate wore this mint blazer by Balmain in 2023
Royals adopting fun tailoring at Wimbledon
A great example of this is Princess Kate. On day two of the prestigious tennis tournament in 2023, the royal surprised everyone with her fresh and fun mint green blazer, created by French luxury fashion house Balmain. It had an unmistakably retro charm about it, with its flat white buttons, decorative pockets and white cuff detail.
© GettyThis was a bold colour move for Kate
The mother of three completed her minty-fresh attire with some classic white stilettos – a nod to the traditional colour scheme of tennis – and clasped Mulberry's 'Amberley' bag in her right hand.
© GettyBeatrice wore a tailored pink dress in 2023
Also in 2023, Princess Beatrice wore a beautiful tailored dress as she joined her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, in the Royal Box. Her Emilia Wickstead dress may have had a smart collar and classic button-down detail, but the flirty, blush pink shade made it a fun, playful piece.
