She was joined by her daughter-in-law Suki Stephens, who is married to Maggie's son Chris Larkin. Meanwhile, joining her fellow celebrities at the event was none other that film legend Dame Maggie Smith. In her best summer dress, Dame Penelope, 81, sported pinstripe taupe suit and oversized floppy hat to keep out of the sun.Īdding a touch of glamour to the event, Penelope opted for a string of peals and complementing earrings, while she finished the look off with a stylish snakeskin bag.ĭressed in his best, Rodney opted for a two-piece grey suit. Known for her roles in The Good Life and To the Manor Born, sitcom star Dame Penelope Keith was joined by her husband Rodney Timson. Looking sharp: Penelope Keith, 81, meanwhile cut a striking figure in her beige pin-striped trouser suit which she matched with a wide-brimmed hat, as she made her way inside Kate's sister and brother-in-law, Pippa and James Matthews, and her parents Carole and Micheal Middleton have all been in the box over the tournament. With them was Kate's to assistant private secretaries Natalie Barrows and Zoe Ware. It sent the game to a deciding set, the first time a women's final has ended this way in 15 years. 1 performed an impressive u-turn, winning the second set to rapturous applause from the crowd. Kate cheered as Barty took the first set this afternoon, with Czech Pliskova off to a hesitant start as the pair went head-to-head on Centre Court.īut the former world No. The Duchess go to the men's final on her own on Sunday, with the Duke expected to attend the England football match at Wembley instead. It is both women's first time in the Wimbledon final. She spent the following seven days isolating, but returned to public engagements this afternoon at Wimbledon to watch Australian first seed Ashleigh Barty take on world No. Kate was at the championships earlier this week before getting alerted that she needs to self-isolate. The Duchess of Cambridge was alerted to a contact with a Covid-infected person last Friday afternoon - after spending most of the day at Wimbledon with VIPs including Tim Henman and Joe Wicks. The Queen's first cousin, Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, 85, is president of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and presents the trophies for the tournament winners and runners-up.Īlthough he has previously attended Wimbledon with his wife, Katharine, Duchess of Kent, today he was joined by architect Philip Gumuchdjian and his wife, as well as Captain James Calder-Smith.Īfter more than five decades as President of All England Club, The Duke of Kent will present the Gentlemen’s Singles trophy for the last time on Sunday, before stepping down from the role.įront and centre of the royal box was The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. So, who else was joining Kate and Wills in the royal box? Here FEMAIL reveals who's who. Adding a touch of glamour to the box was soprano Katherine Jenkins, while Dame Maggie Smith, Lulu, and Priyanka Chopra all bagged a prime spot to. The Duchess of Cambridge was alerted about coming into contact with a Covid-positive person last Friday - after spending most of the day at Wimbledon with VIPs including Tim Henman and Joe Wicks.īut back in action today, Kate watched as Barty took on Pli iskova and win.īarty is the first player from her country to take part in the Wimbledon final since 1980, while Pliskova is only in her second Grand Slam final after losing the US Open five years ago.Īlso in the box was Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who both sported dapper suits for the day out. Kate Middleton looked delighted to be out of isolation and back at royal events as she took pride of place front and centre in the royal box sporting a £1380 emerald midi dress from London-designer Emilia Wickstead. It was a glitzy affair in the royal box at Wimbledon today as the biggest names in showbusiness, mingled with former Grand Slam champions and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.īillie Jean King and Ilana Kloss joined Martina Navratilova and Marion Bartol to watch the Ladies Finals in SW19 as top seed Ashleigh Barty defeated world No.13 Karolina Pliskova.
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