It’s Red Roland Mouret for Wimbledon

The Princess of Wales wore a vibrant red dress by Roland Mouret for Day 13 of The Championships at Wimbledon. 

She was at Wimbledon for the Ladies’ Singles Final between Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová, both of the Czech Republic. But before that match got underway, she spent time meeting officials, players, and others involved in the Championships. Here you see the Princess with Sally Ambrose, a member of Wimbledon’s Management Committee. 

A video posted by Wimbledon as the Princess arrived. 

It’s wonderful to welcome our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales to #Wimbledon once again. pic.twitter.com/d2ubLNv78Y

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 11, 2026

Most readers will recall the Princess is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), a position she’s held since 2016, taking over the role from the late Queen Elizabeth II. Here you see her speaking with Shirley Rodriguez Yugsi, who performed the coin toss for the Ladies’ Singles Final. 

And here she is meeting Thea Stach, who did the coin toss for the Ladies’ Wheelchair Singles Final. 

We learn more from The Telegraph’s coverage. 

Bending down to speak to 12-year-old Thea, who uses a wheelchair and has cerebral palsy and autism, the Princess comforted her as she became overwhelmed.

Thea’s mother, Loi, said afterwards that the Princess had asked about what she had done that day and that “she loved Thea’s skirt, and that she wished that she had worn her [tennis] skirt too”.

Speaking about Thea’s emotional reaction to meeting the Princess, Loi added: “I think she’s a bit overwhelmed. I think the whole day has been so amazing…inside I know she’s really, really excited, but because it’s all so new and it’s all so big, I think she’s having trouble.”

The Princess spoke with current and former players. Here she is chatting with Ladies’ Doubles Finalists Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Luisa Stefani of Brazil.

We return to The Telegraph article. 

While speaking to Gabriella “Gaby” Dabrowski, a Canadian pro who went through breast cancer treatment in 2024, the Princess told her she was “very inspirational”. 

She also told the tennis star that “what she loves about sport is that you can still prove that your body is strong”, even while going through cancer.

Speaking after their conversation, Dabrowski said: “In 2024 I went through breast cancer treatment, and I guess someone told her, because she acknowledged that and said it was amazing that I was still playing while going through treatment. “She said it was very inspirational … I feel the same about her story as well.”

In this image, the Princess chats with Jenna Fontanilla, part of the Wimbledon Court Services team.

We return to The Telegraph once more for details of their conversation.

 During their conversation, Catherine brought up the topic of ball boys and ball girls and said her son, Louis, eight, had been asking her questions about the role.

Ms Fontanilla, 18, said: “She told me about how Louis was asking her about how to become a ball boy, and we were talking about how much hard work it is to be on court and how we work alongside the ball kids, and it’s just so lovely.”

Describing Kate as “so genuine”, Ms Fontanilla, from Sutton, south London, said the princess put her at ease.

Here the Princess is seen speaking with Iranian-French former player Monsour Bahrami, known as “the Trick Shot King” by many.

Mr. Bahrami posted on his social media about the encounter. 

Then it was time to head to the Royal Box. 

Others attending today’s Wimbledon action included actress Jodie Foster.

Actress Minnie Driver. 

Actor Stanley Tucci. 

Actress Cynthia Erivo. 

Actress Hannah Waddingham in the Royal Box.

The Princess was greeted with a standing ovation from the crowd. 

Centre Court welcomes the Princess of Wales.

🎥 Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/xWOCzEYN9u

— ChristinZ (@ChristinsQueens) July 11, 2026

She sat with legendary player Martina Navratilova (in the red jacket) and AELTC Chair Debbie Jevans (navy white dress).

More from this New York Times piece: 

She was the first great female champion of the modern era from what is now called the Czech Republic. She won on the Wimbledon grass like no one has, before or since. Nine singles titles, plus seven more in women’s doubles and four in mixed doubles. Navratilova defected from Czechoslovakia to the U.S. in 1975, but as she became the best player the sport had ever seen, the little girls in her birth country kept watching.

The Wimbledon site notes, “No fewer than eight ladies’ singles finalists across six decades were represented in a rare gathering of those who had walked the same steps on the hallowed turf from their courtside chair towards the trophy table” in the Royal Box today. 

This was the first all-Czech final in women’s singles at Wimbledon. Below, Karolina Muchová and Linda Nosková walk onto court for today’s match.

From the Daily Mail’s coverage: 

For Muchova, the title clash marks a return to the spotlight three years after her run to the French Open final, with a wrist injury having temporarily stalled the progress of one of the women’s game’s most inventive shot-makers.

‘We have great history of Czech tennis,’ said the 29-year-old Muchova, who will aim to follow in the footsteps of Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024 to hoist the gilded trophy.

Noskova, who finished fourth with Muchova in the Olympic doubles at the 2024 Paris Games, will now have the chance to announce her arrival among the game’s elite, with Wimbledon poised to provide the defining moment of her young career.

Below, Linda Nosková as she serves to Karolína Muchová. 
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How hot was it during the match? At the time of the Ladies’ Final, the temperature was around 85°. Below, Martina Navritilova hands the Princess a portable electric fan, which the Princess found hugely amusing.

But also useful.

And she donned a new chapeau.

Wimbledon posted a video of the Princess watching the match. 

Our Patron HRH The Princess of Wales enjoyed that one.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Av3TM8cqp1

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 11, 2026

Ultimately, Ms. Nosková was victorious, defeating Ms. Muchová in three sets 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to claim her first Grand Slam women’s singles title.

And it was time for the Princess to present the trophies to the winner and runner-up. 

The Princess stopped to speak with ball boys and ball girls. 

Here you see her presenting the Ladies’ Champion, Linda Nosková, with the Venus Rosewater Trophy. 

We learn more from the Wimbledon site’s coverage of the presentation. 

…with the Venus Rosewater Dish in her grasp, the 21-year-old was full of gratitude, running through a long list of the people in her life who made the moment possible, including her mother Ivana, who died two years ago.

“I definitely would not be standing here without her,” said Noskova, her voice wavering. Then she turned her eyes heavenward, and blew a kiss, adding: “So thank you.”

Already by then she had delivered the perfect speech of thanks, so difficult in victory when the vanquished is your good friend and doubles partner.

“It feels incredible,” she said, turning to her opponent with trademark Czech ironic humour. “Karo, you really made me work for this one… I will not forgive you. But I’m so glad I could play my first Grand Slam final against you. I congratulate you, such a fighter.

Below, the Princess congratulating the champion inside.

And chatting about the match. 

Here is a quick video from Kensington Palace about today’s engagement. 

An unforgettable Women’s Final at @Wimbledon. Two outstanding performances. Congratulations Linda Nosková on a remarkable Wimbledon Championship! 🎾 pic.twitter.com/UTl01ceOie

— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) July 11, 2026

Now for our look at what Kate wore. 

We begin with the Roland Mouret Draped Peplum Midi Dress.

The dress is 100% wool (presumably a tropical weight), and it showcases the brand’s signature draping. The midi-length dress has a V-neckline, a fitted bodice, short sleeves, a structured peplum waist, self-belt, a flared skirt, removable shoulder pads, and a hidden back zipper. It is in stock on the Mouret UK site (£795, about $1070 at today’s exchange rates), but it does not appear to be available for shipping to the USA. Thank you to Carly at Kate Middleton Style for this ID.   

The Princess brought back her Tusting Mini-Holly Handbag ($615). Made in England, the bag features a 1950s-inspired design with a flared shape and hidden side snaps, measuring about 9″ x 5″. The bag was first noted at a September 2021 engagement with the RAF.

The Princess also repeated her Gianvito Rossi ‘Ribbon’ Sling 85 Pumps in suede. 

The Princess sported a new hat by milliner Jess Collett, the designer’s Carmen Panama Fedora ($960) in ivory with a tan ribbon band. Thank you to Middleton Maven for this ID.

The Princess wore her hair partially pulled back from her face. 

Allowing us to better see the return of her ruby-and-diamond earrings and pendant, along with her Wimbledon pin in the Club’s dark green and purple colors.

I will see you tomorrow for the Gentlemen’s Final! I will leave you with a video titled “Overheard at Wimbledon: Royal Special.” It was recorded during the Princess’s first Wimbledon engagement this year on July 2nd and released on July 8th.

To find out more about The Princess of Wales’s Three Peaks Challenge and The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, visit https://t.co/Xfes5VFsXx 🔗 pic.twitter.com/NrSTwocrPE

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2026