By Harriet Johnston For Mailonline
Published: 07:23 EDT, 9 July 2022 | Updated: 11:50 EDT, 9 July 2022
The Duchess of Cambridge couldn't contain her emotion today as she watched Russian-born Elena Rybakina thrash Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur in a historic Women's final.
Kate Middleton, 40, cut a polished figure in a vibrant yellow custom Roksanda dress, first worn during her tour of the Caribbean earlier this year, as she joined stars including Tom Cruise and Ellie Goulding in the Royal Box for the thrilling match in SW19 today.
The bespoke piece, featuring a wrap top and a billowing skirt, appears to have been inspired by the £1,095 Brigitte midi dress in marigold by the designer label. Kate's has been designed with short sleeves, but a sleeveless version is available.
As she arrived, she appeared particularly excited to see former tennis ace Martina Hingis, who was sitting alongside the Duchess in the royal box. It is not known if the two women have met previously or are friends.
The match saw Jabeur, who is African, Arab and a Muslim – three significantly under-represented demographics in tennis, and Russian-born Elena, who was playing under the flag of Kazakhstan, take to Centre Court.
Rybakina rallied from a set down to deny Jabeur her own slice of history with a 3-6 6-2 6-2 victory over the Tunisian world No.2 in Saturday's showdown at the All England Club.
The 23-year-old Rybakina is also the youngest women's Wimbledon champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011 after reducing Jabeur to a frustrated wreck during the one-hour, 48-minute title decider.
During the match, the royal mother-of-three appeared swept away in the spirit of the day, and was seen gasping, cheering and even hiding her face.
Kate is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and a regular fixture at Wimbledon. Today is her second appearance at the championship this year - having previously cheered Cameron Norrie on during his quarter-final match.
It marks a joyful period for the Duchess amid the news today that her sister Pippa is heavily pregnant with her third child.
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The Duchess of Cambridge was in high spirits as she presented Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina with the Venus Rosewater Dish after she rallied from a set down with a 3-6 6-2 6-2 victory over the Tunisian world No.2 in Saturday's showdown at the All England Club
The royal mother-of-three appeared overjoyed for Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina as she handed her over the trophy this afternoon
Kate couldn't contain her emotion today as she watched Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur and Russian-born Elena Rybakina go head-to-head in a historic Women's final
She can't bear to look! At one stage during the tense first set, the Duchess hide away behind her Wimbledon programme
The Duchess appeared particularly excited as she spotted Martina Hingis in the box this afternoon, and greeted her with a beaming grin (left and right)
As she arrived, she appeared particularly excited to see former tennis ace Martina, who was sitting alongside the Duchess in the royal box. It is not known if the two women have met previously or are friends
The Duchess of Cambridge brought the sunshine to Wimbledon today in the form of this beautiful Roksanda dress.
Kate is the historic women's final and such an occasion calls for a striking dress. Kate certainly delivered, opting for the most stunning shade of marigold. She first debuted the 'Brigitte' dress by Roksanda in March of this year, and we're thrilled to see it once more!
With an architectural twist on the bodice, the skirt flows freely to show off her pointy Gianvito Rossi pumps and the color ensures her Kiki McDonough lemon quartz earrings pop.
Kate's dress has been designed with short sleeves, but the sleeveless version can be ordered via Mytheresa by clicking the product image.
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Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur
The sun was beaming down on Centre Court at Wimbledon today, which was packed with spectators excited for the final
The Duchess first wore the stunning gown in March of this year during her controversial Caribbean tour with Prince William.
Today, the mother-of-three swept her long brunette locks back from her face in a bouncy blow dry.
Meanwhile she kept her makeup neutral for the occasion, opting for a sweep of dark eyeliner and a touch of lipstick.
Keeping her look simple, the Duchess opted for minimal jewellery - but added some glitz to her look with a pair of chunky gold earrings.
The 23-year-old Rybakina is the youngest women's Wimbledon champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011 after reducing Jabeur to a frustrated wreck during the one-hour, 48-minute title decider
Elena Rybakina appeared on the Centre Court Members balcony after victory in the Ladies' Singles Final Wimbledon Tennis Championship
The Duchess appeared in high spirits and could be seen joining the crowd in friendly laughter as Elena gave her victory speech
Elena (left) with the The Venus Rosewater Dish after defeating Ons in The Final of the Ladies' Singles on day thirteen of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships
The Duchess was a vision in vibrant yellow during the event this afternoon, rewearing a stunning gown first worn in March of this year during her controversial Caribbean tour with Prince William
The Duchess was beaming as she handed over the trophy to the Moscow-born athlete, who won in two stunning sets, this afternoon
Kate presented the Venus Rosewater Dish on Centre Court this afternoon to Elena, exchanging a few words with the player
Kate could hardly contain her excitement as she prepared to present the trophy to the Wimbledon winner this afternoon (pictured left and right)
The Duchess presented the runners up trophy to Tunisia's Ons after she lost the women's singles final against Kazakhstan's Elena
Kate, cut a polished figure in a vibrant yellow custom Roksanda dress, first worn during her tour of the Caribbean earlier this year, as she joined stars including Tom Cruise and Ellie Goulding for the thrilling match in SW19 today
The Duchess also spoke with the umpire after the women's singles final which was won by Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakin
The Duchess paired the dazzling yellow gown with a pair of elegant white stiletto heels as she walked across Centre Court today
With a broad smile, Kate met with staff who lined up on Centre Court at Wimbledon this afternoon and leaned across the net to shake their hands
Kate, who is an avid tennis fan and often plays herself, was grinning as she spoke with ball boys and girls on Centre Court after the game
The royal mother-of-three arrived at centre court for the trophy ceremony after Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina won against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in their women's singles final tennis match on the thirteenth day
Kate is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and a regular fixture at Wimbledon. Today is her second appearance at the championship this year
Kate is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and a regular fixture at Wimbledon. Today is her second appearance at the championship this year.
The Duchess appeared particularly excited as she spotted Hingis in the box this afternoon, and greeted her with a beaming grin.
The Swiss player, who won the Wimbledon Women's Singles in 1997, is around the same age as Kate, and the two chatted animatedly ahead of the match.
While it is not known if the two women are friends, Kate is an avid tennis fan and is a frequent fixture at Wimbledon in her role as Patron of the All England Club.
The Duchess gave a standing ovation to both women after the match came to an end, before she presented the trophy to Elena
Kate appeared in high spirits, and could be seen beaming, clapping along and sipping from a metal cup throughout the match
Kate, who is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and a regular fixture at Wimbledon, was beaming with joy throughout the game
During the first set, the royal mother-of-three appeared swept away in the spirit of the day, and was seen gasping, cheering and even hiding her face as she watched the match begin
The Duchess, who is known as an avid tennis fan and often plays the game herself, appeared to groan after one point in the match
Meanwhile Kate put on an animated display and appeared riveted by the match, at one stage gasping with shock watching the two players at work
Watching the match begin, the royal put on an animated display as she applauded for the players in the historic final
The Duchess could be seen gasping and grimacing as the players began their fierce match on Centre Court this afternoon (left and right)
The royal mother-of-three shared a laugh with her fellow spectators during the match earlier this afternoon as she sat in the Royal Box
It comes amid a happy period for Kate and her family as earlier today a source confirmed her sister Pippa is 'heavily pregnant' with her third child - and is moving to a £15million family home in Berkshire
Avid royal fans may have noticed Kate Middleton wearing her favourite green an purple bow over the years.
But even the keenest of fans may not realise that the royal's go-to Wimbledon accessory is actually a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her from the Queen.
In 2016 the Duchess of Cambridge took over the role of patron ot the All England Croquet Club from the Queen.
The green and purple bow is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the Fortnight – the Main Board of the AELTC and representatives of the LTA. It signifies their responsibilities as the Committee governing the tournament.
The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess has chosen to wear it when visiting The Championships.
The colours of dark green and purple were introduced in 1909 as the club's previous colours, blue, yellow, red and green, were too similar to those of the Royal Marines.
The Patron has always traditionally been given a Committee bow in recognition of her role, which is why the Duchess chooses to wear it while visiting Wimbledon.
The family even have a court at their country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
In April, The Duchess was spotted enjoying a spot of tennis with her children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the exclusive Hurlingham Club, in Fulham, where annual membership costs from £1,600-a-year.
The Duchess has incorporated tennis into a number of royal engagements, most recently joining Emma Raducanu on court for a homecoming victory match following her US Open win.
Keeping her look simple, the Duchess opted for minimal jewellery - but add a touch of glamour with her oversized sunglasses, which she put on as the game began
Today, the mother-of-three swept her long brunette locks back from her face in a bouncy blow dry. Meanwhile she kept her makeup neutral for the occasion, opting for a sweep of dark eyeliner and a touch of lipstick
As the sunshine came out today, the royal was quick to put her sunglasses on to ensure she could see all the action taking place on court
The Duchess glanced across Centre Court ahead of the match beginning as the crowd cheered for the two female players
The royal mother-of-three was beaming even before the match began on Centre Court today, and was clearly excited about the final to come
The match saw Ons Jabeur, who is African, Arab and a Muslim – three significantly under-represented demographics in tennis, and Russian-born Elena Rybakina, who is playing here under the flag of Kazakhstan , take to Centre Court
Keeping her look simple, the Duchess opted for minimal jewellery - but added some glitz to her look with a pair of chunky gold earrings
Kate offered a round of applause to the two women as they strode out onto the court ahead of the match this afternoon - she was sitting in the royal box alongside stars including Jodie Comer and Tom Cruise (pictured)
The Duchess has incorporated tennis into a number of royal engagements, most recently joining Emma Raducanu on court for a homecoming victory match following her US Open win
Kate is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and a regular fixture at Wimbledon. Today is her second appearance at the championship this year
The Duchess went on to take her seat in the front row of the Royal Box as the final of the women's singles go under away in Wimbledon
Stars in the Royal Box set to watch the final today included Tom Cruise, Martina Hingis and Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer (pictured, centre)
Singer Ellie Goulding, who performed at Kate's wedding to Prince William in 2011, (left) and Tom Cruise, whom the Duchess met at the Top Gun premiere earlier this year (right) were also in attendance
Martina Hingis was greeted enthusiastically by the Duchess as she took her seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court Wimbledon Tennis Championships
The Duchess appeared delighted to be speaking to Swiss player Martina in the royal box this afternoon ahead of the final
The Swiss player, who won the Wimbledon Women's Singles in 1997, is around the same age as Kate, and the two chatted animatedly ahead of the match
The royal mother-of-three, who is an avid tennis fan, chatted away to Martina Hingis in the royal box ahead of the start of the match today
Kate appeared excited as she was led to her seat in the royal box shortly before the match began this afternoon
The Duchess opted for a stunning yellow gown, which she first wore during her tour of the Caribbean in March, for the outing today
While the Royal Box is full of celebrities and A-listers every year, it appears even Kate was excited by one attendee today.
The Duchess appeared delighted when she spotted Swiss tennis ace Martina this afternoon.
The royal mother-of-three was beaming as she greeted Martina, with the two going on to chat for a short time before the match.
While it is not known if the women have met before, or if they are indeed friends, the Duchess is an avid tennis fan.
Meanwhile they are also around a similar age and both have children around the same age. Martina gave birth to her daughter Lina in 2019, the same year Kate had her son, Louis.
Hingis was a child prodigy and the youngest ever grand slam champion, winning the women's doubles with Helena Sukova at Wimbledon in 1996 at the age of just 15.
The following year she dominated in singles, winning the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles and reaching the French Open final.
She was ranked world number one aged 16. But Hingis began to struggle with ankle problems and announced her retirement from tennis in 2003 aged just 22.
Four years later Hingis returned with more success, winning two WTA Tour singles events in 2006 and qualifying for the WTA Finals as well as winning her first mixed doubles grand slam title.
It comes amid a happy period for Kate and her family as earlier today a source confirmed her sister Pippa is 'heavily pregnant' with her third child - and is moving to a £15million family home in Berkshire.
Pippa, 38, already has two children with her husband James Matthews: Arthur, three, and Grace, one.
It has been widely rumoured that she is pregnant again, after she arrived at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June appearing to sport a bump.
Now, a source has confirmed Pippa and James are 'thrilled' by news of the new arrival.
'Pippa and her family are thrilled,' a friend confirmed to Daily Mail's Richard Eden. 'It's a very exciting time in their lives.'
Earlier this week, the Duchess congratulated a victorious Prince William with an affectionate kiss on the cheek today after she spent the afternoon cheering him on at Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 in Windsor.
The Duke, 40, has previously played in charity polo matches with his brother Prince Harry, 37, who now lives in his $14.7million home in Santa Barbara with wife Meghan Markle, son Archie, and daughter Lilibet Diana.
The pair both competed in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match together at Cirencester Park Polo Club in 2017.
Today, he was accompanied by his wife Kate Middleton, 40, who donned a £1,352 elegant white midi dress with black pipe detailing from her favourite designer Emilia Wickstead, which she paired with a comfortable pair of £195 flats from designer Camilla Elphick for the occasion.
The couple were joined on their appearance today by their family dog, two-year-old Orla.
During the outing, the Duchess appeared in high spirits and could be seen affectionately stroking the puppy with one hand, while nursing a glass of Pimms with her other.
It comes amid a busy week for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who made their first visit to Wimbledon of the year on Wednesday.
Kate cut a polished figure in a £1,515 Alessandra Rich frock as she watched two thrilling matches alongside Prince William and Tim Henman - including Norrie's five-set thriller against Belgium's David Goffin.
The ninth seed twice recovered from a set down to claim a 3-6 7-5 2-6 6-3 7-5 victory on a raucous No 1 Court and become only the fourth British man in the Open era to reach the last four at the All England Club.
Norrie clinched victory on his second match point, raising his arms aloft when Goffin netted a forehand after three hours and 28 minutes.
Later, the royal couple tweeted a picture of 26-year-old Norrie pumping his fist on the court, with the caption: 'What a match! Just brilliant @cam-norrie.'
They later added: 'What a day of tennis! Fantastic to be back @Wimbledon today and wonderful to see @Cam-Norrie flying the flag in the singles!'
The royal mother-of-three spoke with two semi-finalists in the inaugural 14&U Junior Championships: Isabelle Britton (GBR) and Carel Ngounoue (USA), pictured on day thirteen
The Duchess also met with Gabia Sakaviciute, aged 13, nominated by Jigsaw4U for her care of her family and neighbours during the pandemic and Designer of HM The Queen's platinum jubilee emblem, Edward Roberts, 19-year-old graphic design student at Leeds University, from Nottinghamshire
Ahead of the event, she spoke with Rachel Williams, guest services host and Dave Tulloch, estate management support services, who were chosen for going above and beyond in delivering great guest experience
During her appearance today, Kate was animated as she chatted with Rachel Williams, guest services host and Dave Tulloch, estate management support services, who were chosen for going above and beyond in delivering great guest experience
Kate, who is an avid tennis fan and is a frequent fixture at Wimbledon in her role as Patron of the All England Club, was beaming as she arrived today
The mother-of-three swept her long brunette locks back from her face in a bouncy blow dry. Meanwhile she kept her makeup neutral for the occasion, opting for a sweep of dark eyeliner and a touch of lipstick
The royal mother-of-three, who is an avid tennis face, waved to a waiting crowd of royal fans as she arrived at the court earlier this afternoon
The Duchess first wore the stunning gown in March of this year during her controversial Caribbean tour with Prince William
Keeping her look simple, the Duchess opted for minimal jewellery - but added some glitz to her look with a pair of chunky earrings
Kate is patron of the Lawn Tennis Association and a regular fixture at Wimbledon. Today is her second appearance at the championship this year
The Duchess paired the bright yellow dress with a pair of white heels for the outing in SW19 earlier this afternoon (pictured, as she arrived at the courts)
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