Princess Kate made her second official appearance of 2024 on Sunday as she attended the men's singles final match of the Wimbledon Tennis Championship in London while continuing her treatment for cancer. The princess stepped onto the famous center court to a gathered to watch seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, 37, take on 21-year-old returning champion, Carlos Alcaraz. Kate was instantly identifiable among the crowd, wearing a striking purple dress with chic capped sleeves, flared skirt and pleated cross-bodice detailing.
The design was layered with symbolism linking Kate not only with the championship tournament with which she has become closely associated but also her royal status as a future queen. The dress was designed by London-based brand Safiyaa, which was a favorite of during her time as a working royal. Kate wore a dramatic Safiyaa evening gown with when she attended the Royal Variety Performance in London.
The dress worn on Sunday for the tennis is known as the brand's "Cecilia" design and retails for £1,295 ($1,681). It can be purchased in two variations, one with a low V-shaped neckline, or with a modesty panel raising the silhouette to a high neckline. Kate's variation sported the latter neckline and while this may be seen as the more appropriate choice for a princess, it was in the dress' color that she displayed her keen eye for sending messages through her clothing.
The purple of the design was a nod to Wimbledon itself. The official colors of the.