Always impeccably turned out, Kate has an undeniable flair for fashion and frequently dresses as the occasion demands, whether it be top-to-toe red for Canada day, or a green coat for St Patrick's Day.
So it is no surprise that Kate looked to have referenced tennis style from 1920 with her outfit choice today. Arriving with William just in time to watch Roger Federer take on Youzhny on Centre Court this afternoon, she wore a cream pleated cable knit dress by Alexander McQueen that looked as if it could have come straight from a Wimbledon kit list from the roaring Twenties.
After Federer dispatched with his Russian rival in straight sets, the royals were in for a far tenser match as British hope Andy Murray took on Spain's David Ferrer.
Inevitably the Scotsman lost the first set but turned it around to win the next three and march in to the semi-finals where he will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
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Murray mania: Kate looked worried today as Spain's David Ferrer held his serve to take the first game 40-0
Feeling the pressure: As Murray struggled to gain a lead on his opponent, Kate looked increasingly strained
Still
grim-faced, she applauds as Murray, who lost five points in quick
succession in the first set, takes a point back from his rivalIt was a dress she has worn before - exactly a year ago today - when she made a trip to Prince Edward Island during her tour of Canada in 2011.
It is the first Wimbledon appearance of the year for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The royal pair's visit comes after Carole and Michael Middleton were guests in the Royal box yesterday, and Pippa and James Middleton sat alongside Felicity Kendal and her son Jake in the prestigious seats last Friday.
Good company: The duchess sat in the row in front of Anthony and Jane Henman, parents of former British tennis player Tim Henman
Game
on: Just like the Middleton family, Kate and William are keen tennis
fans and attended the tournament last year too - when Kate took part in a
Mexican waveToday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sat on the front row of the Royal Box - William next to Philip Brook, chairman of the All England Club, and Kate next to his wife, Gill.
They watched intently as Federer took on Youzhny, occasionally whispering to each other, and making conversation with Mr and Mrs Brook.
The match was delayed after just 24 minutes as drizzle hit SW19, and then again in the fourth set around 7pm with Andy Murray leading two sets to one.
Also on the front row of the Royal Box today were tennis couple Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.
Other guests were television sports presenter Des Lynam with his partner, Rosemary Diamond, with veteran broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson and wife Mary.
Royal guests: The pair arrived at lunchtime to watch Swiss Federer take on Russian player Youzhny on Centre Court
England manager Roy Hodgson, recently returned from the Euro 2012 tournament, and his wife Sheila were also in the box.
After his match, Federer revealed he had met William and Kate.
'I met Kate for the first time. William I've met before after Australia,' he said.
'They were very nice, very friendly. I was very happy to meet them.
'Royals coming out, I think it's inspiring. It's great for the event. It's great for Wimbledon. It's great for the club. It's great for the players.
'It's nice to see that the Royal Box is always full, as well. It's never empty for us. And if it is, you know they're going to come back shortly.
'They're not here just to drink champagne and tea in the back. They really do come for the tennis.
'We feel that on Centre Court, and I do feel that. That's probably one of the reasons why I play well on Centre Court.'
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