Pippa Middleton in Wimbledon - First appearance since Kate's worse diagnosis
Higher-profile visit at Wimbledon Tennis Tournament before the Finals: Pippa Middleton (40), the younger sister of Princess Kate (42), was seen on the tribune of the historic Centre Courts accompanied by her husband James Matthews (48). Noteworthy: It was her first public appearance since her sister's cancer diagnosis in March 2024. The couple, married since 2017, are known - like Princess Kate - as big tennis fans and regularly attend tournaments.
Pippa wore an elegant, floral jumpsuit by designer Claire Mischevani for her Wimbledon visit and put on a notably summery, yet very stylish performance. She complemented her look with a woven clutch, subtle silver jewelry, and a large, brown sunglasses. She wore her hair down.
Furthermore, it is unclear if Princess Kate will attend the final matches as patron of the All England Club and present the corresponding trophies to the winners. On Saturday, July 13, the Women's and Men's Doubles finals, as well as the Women's Singles final, take place at Wimbledon. On Sunday, July 14, the Mixed Doubles final and the grand finale: the Men's Singles final between veteran Novak Djokovic (37) and youngster Carlos Alcaraz (21) follow. According to media speculation, Duchess Brigitte (78) might step in as a royal congratulatory representative for Princess Kate.
Princess Kate withdrew from public life almost completely following the announcement of her cancer diagnosis. Currently, she is reportedly still undergoing chemotherapy. She made an exception only for the Birthday Parade for her father-in-law King Charles III. (75) on June 15. She expressed optimism for a quick return despite her "ongoing" cancer treatment: "I hope I can attend some public engagements in the summer, but I also know I'm not over the hill yet."
Kate and Pippa come from a tennis-loving family: Their parents, Carole (69) and Michael Middleton (75), have already watched the prestigious tournament in Wimbledon since its beginning on July 1, and they took their places in the Royal Box. Their younger brother James Middleton (37) has stayed away from the event so far.
- James Matthews expressed his support for his wife Pippa Middleton during her first public appearance after her brother-in-law James Matthew's cancer diagnosis.
- Despite her ongoing cancer treatment, Duchess Catherine expressed hopes of attending some public engagements during the summer, possibly including the Wimbledon finals.
- Pippa Middleton, known for her impeccable fashion sense, accentuated her Wimbledon outfit with jewelry from her personal collection, adding a touch of elegance to her summery jumpsuit.
- During the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Princess Kate's absence from the finals was speculated, with her mother-in-law Duchess Brigitte considered as a potential stand-in.
- Both Pippa Middleton and her sister Duchess Catherine share a passion for tennis, often seen supporting the sport at Wimbledon and other tournaments, following in the footsteps of their tennis-loving family.
