The Princess of Wales is a major tennis fan, and the royal made her way down to SW19 on Thursday for the fourth day of Wimbledon.
Kate started her day at the tennis off by meeting people in 'The Queue' who have been waiting at the iconic venue since the early hours of the morning. She was also introduced to the volunteer stewards who supervise the winding queue.
A poignant part of her visit saw the royal meet children from Shine Camera Club. The club is a creative photography programme based within the charity, SHINE Merton. It supports children from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression through photography.
Last year, the charity took part in The Championships, Wimbledon learning programme, where students created a portrait series celebrating community trailblazers, which was later exhibited at the Wimbledon Qualifiers. Children attending this year will spend the day taking photos at the tournament, which will be viewed by Kate.
And, of course, Kate also settled in for a game, watching the action alongside the chair of the AELTC, Deborah Jevans, and former tennis legend, Tim Henman.
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© Getty ImagesThe Princess joined Wimbledon fans
Kate makes her grand appearance
Although the Princess of Wales thankfully means she won't have to join the large queues, she greeted those who had been waiting for hours to get inside the venue.
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© Alamy Stock PhotoKate was as stylish as ever
Vision in blue
The Princess looked gorgeous in her blue ensemble, accessorising with a bold pair of earrings.
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© Getty ImagesKate broke royal protocol
Selfie with Kate
Although this royal rule has been relaxed in recent years, it used to be that royals didn't take selfies. But Kate was seen beaming as she posed with a royal fan.
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© Getty ImagesKate got involved
Getting stuck in
Some lucky queuers ended up being admitted by the royal, who was seen getting behind the ticket desk and scanning their tickets!
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© Getty ImagesKate and her companions enjoyed the game
Down to action
Kate was joined by Deborah Jevans and Tim Henman as the trio watched Britain's Arthur Fery take on Finland's Otto Virtanen in the second round.
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© AFP via Getty ImagesKate is known as a tennis fan
All smiles
Kate couldn't keep the smile off of her face as she strolled around Wimbledon!
Kate's recent jaw-dropping endeavour
The royal's visit to Wimbledon took place shortly after it was revealed that she had completed the Three Peaks challenge. Kate climbed the UK's three highest mountains – Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in Wales – over 24 hours last weekend.
She undertook the challenge solo, with support along the route from Mountain Rescue and was greeted at the bottom of Yr Wyddfa by Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, as well as her parents Carole and Michael Middleton and her brother James.
The royal undertook the gruelling 23-mile journey to raise awareness of life beyond a cancer diagnosis, plus funds for The Royal Marsden, the hospital where she received her treatment.
At the end of her journey, she said: "Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in this country hear the words no one wants to hear. What follows is a path that tests every part of who we are: physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. The challenges ripple outwards, touching families, friendships, work and the quiet moments we spend alone with our thoughts.
© X.com"Cancer doesn't just affect the body. It changes how you think and feel and profoundly affects every aspect of life. I know this personally, and that the journey through and beyond treatment requires more than medicine alone.
"I have taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge, not simply as a physical endeavour but as a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back. The Royal Marsden is a place that holds great meaning for me and whose care and expertise are life changing for so many people."
