The Princess of Wales made her first appearance at this year’s Wimbledon Championships today, delighting crowds as she mingled with tennis enthusiasts who had queued since the early morning hours.Catherine, 44, opted for a sophisticated blue linen suit paired with a white top for the occasion, styling her hair in a ponytail and accessorising with drop earrings featuring oval royal-blue gemstones.The Princess of Wales spent time greeting members of the public, posing for photographs and warmly embracing fans eager to capture the moment.She also distributed grounds passes to dedicated supporters, many of whom had spent the night camping in Wimbledon Park to secure their place at the prestigious tournament.The Princess of Wales made an appearance at Wimbledon today in her capacity as Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. | PAThe Princess of Wales is scheduled to watch action on one of the outer courts during her visit, accompanied by former British tennis star Tim Henman and All England Club chair Deborah Jevans.Whether Catherine will take a seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court remains uncertain, with today’s schedule featuring third seed Iga Swiatek facing Karolina Pliskova in the second round of the ladies’ singles.Later in the day, Kate will spend time with youngsters from Shine Camera Club, an initiative that uses creative photography to support children from disadvantaged backgrounds.The visit marks another engagement in what has been a busy period for the Princess, who completed the demanding Three Peaks Challenge solo just last Saturday.Upon her arrival, Catherine spent time with fans who had been waiting in The Queue since the early hours of the morning. | PALater in the day, Catherine will take in some tennis action from one of the ground’s Outer Courts. | PACatherine has served as royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, cementing her status as a familiar presence at the annual tournament.Her connection to Wimbledon stretches back further still, with regular attendance since 2011 interrupted only twice: in 2013 during her pregnancy with Prince George, and in 2020 when the pandemic forced the Championships’ cancellation.The Princess last graced the grounds for the men’s final in 2025, presenting Jannik Sinner with the trophy after his captivating four-set victory.Her appearance today follows an impressive physical feat, having tackled Britain’s three highest peaks alone over the weekend with Mountain Rescue support, her family greeting her at Snowdon’s base in Wales.The Princess of Wales looked stunning in blue for the occasion | PACatherine’s itinerary also includes a meeting with youngsters from Shine Camera Club, a creative photography initiative run by the charity SHINE Merton. | PACentre Court action today features 20-year-old French rising star Arthur Fils taking on Italy’s Matteo Berrettini, while two-time champion Elena Rybakina will conclude proceedings against American Caty McNally.The Princess was joined in the Royal Box by Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, though Prince Louis remained at home for the occasion.Catherine also wore her signature ‘Wimbledon bow’, a brooch displaying the tournament’s distinctive colours that she is believed to have donned at every visit to the Championships.