Kate Middleton's Wimbledon bow brooch has very special meaning
Princess Kate was all smiles as she arrived at Wimbledon for the ladies' singles final between US player Amanda Anisimova and Poland's Iga Swiatek where as Patron, she is given the honour of handing out the trophies.
The future Queen was a vision in a delicate light cream ensemble, which featured a chic self-belted short-sleeved shirt with fabric buttons, four pockets, and a sweet high collar, and a matching pleated midi skirt that fell in an ever-fashionable A-line.
Whilst the mum-of-three opted for mostly matching accessories - a stunning top handle bag and stylish high-heeled pumps - she also wore one colourful item that royal fans will know she opts for each and every year when she attends the grand slam: a purple and green check bow brooch.
Not only did it provide a sweet splash of colour to her minimalist and timeless look, but it also has an extra special, sentimental meaning behind it.
When Kate became the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, back in 2016, when she took over the position from the Duke of Kent, the late Queen Elizabeth gifted her with the sweet brooch - and she always wears it when she attends the championship, not only as a nod to her role, but also it serves as a touching reminder for the public of the close bond she shared with her late grandmother-in-law.
Kate's a big believer in the healing power of sport, and she regularly works to promote through her official engagements organisations that get people - particularly children - moving, and says that it helps develop vital skills like resilience and the ability to work in a team.
The future Queen is also patron of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the Rugby Football League, Rugby Football Union, and SportsAid - amongst others.
She's also known to be more than a little bit competitive when she gets the chance to take part in a sporting engagement as part of her royal duties, particularly if she is presented the opportunity to go head to head with her husband, Prince William.
From sailing races to besting each other on stationary bikes - the couple always seem thrilled to take on a physical challenge and prove who is boss.
After missing Royal Ascot last month - something that she was said to be disappointed to miss, but came after a series of high-profile engagements like Trooping the Colour and Garter Day, the ladies' singles final is the first time Kate's appeared solo publicly since.
However, the future Queen did take part in the recent State Visit that saw the French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte come to the UK and treated to a lavish state dinner.
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