Kate Middleton smiling in yellow and the Queen smiling
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Kate Middleton ‘classy as always’ as she makes nod to Queen at Wimbledon

She's attending the ladies' singles final today

Kate Middleton brought the sunshine as she attended Wimbledon today (July 9).

The Duchess of Cambridge arrived on Centre Court to watch the ladies’ singles final today.

Tomorrow she’ll attend the men’s final alongside husband Prince William.

Her sunny appearance today came after the devoted mother missed yesterday semi-final for an extra-special reason.

Kate Middleton chatting to staff at Wimbledon
Kate Middleton wore a yellow dress first seen on her Caribbean tour earlier this year (Credit: YouTube)

Kate Middleton mellow in yellow at Wimbledon

The duchess was dressed for the summer as she arrived at Wimbledon in a bright yellow dress.

Thrifty Kate wore a custom-made Roksanda dress that she first wore on her controversial tour of the Caribbean earlier this year.

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It features a wrap top and a billowing skirt with short sleeves.

A similar version has been spotted online, however, you’ll need £1,095 in loose change rattling around in your pocket to buy it!

Meanwhile, Kate accessorised her dress with a pair of sky-high white stiletto heels.

Her long brown locks were swept back from her face as she arrived thanks to her bouncy blow dry.

She kept her accessories simple, letting her dress do the talking, sporting a pair of Kiki citrine drop earrings.

Kate Middleton chatting to staff at Wimbledon
Eagle-eyed onlookers would’ve spotted Kate’s broach – a gift from the Queen when she was given her patronage (Credit: YouTube)

Secret nod to the Queen

Eagle-eyed onlookers would’ve also spotted Kate wearing a green and purple bow broach.

It is a symbol of royal patronage, gifted to her by the Queen.

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As fans of the royals and tennis will know, the Duchess of Cambridge took over the role of patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club from the Queen.

As a result, the green and purple bow is worn by members of the Committee of Management during the fortnight.

Fans react to Kate’s appearance at Wimbledon

Royal fans were thrilled to see Kate at the tournament.

One declared the duchess was the epitome of “elegance” as she arrived.

“So elegant. She is the sun, she is elegance ,” they said. “HRH Catherine is beautiful.”

Another agreed and commented: “Beautiful.”

“Kate is so gorgeous in yellow today as the Duchess attends Wimbledon,” said a third.

“A beam of sunshine,” said another.

“Classy as always,” another declared.

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Nancy Brown
Associate Editor