Sarah Ferguson makes her first Wimbledon appearance in more than 20 years as she joins Princess Beatrice in the royal box
Princess Beatrice appeared to be in high spirits as she joined her mother Sarah Ferguson on the first day of Wimbledon on Monday.
The mother-daughter duo were seen beaming as they arrived to take their seats in the Royal Box at the renowned tennis competition in south west London.
It marks the Duchess of York's first appearance at the tournament in more than 20 years, as she would often regularly attend matches with Princess Diana in the 1980s and 1990s.
The pair couldn't stop beaming as they greeted Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne, who were also seated inside the Royal Box.
Princess Beatrice, 36, looked effortlessly chic as she stepped out in a £445 blue and white striped shirt and skirt embroidered with large white flowers from Sandro Paris.
She accessorised her look with a grey crocodile-print clutch bag and wore her signature wavy auburn tresses down in a bouncy blow-dry.
Sarah - affectionately known as Fergie by royal fans - had all eyes on her as she opted to wear a bright green paisley print dress complete with an emerald Van Cleef & Arpels motif bracelet - similar to one seen on Queen Camilla 's wrist on royal outings.
Prince Andrew's ex-wife styled her bold and vibrant look with a simple brown box bag and simple diamond hoop earrings.
She wore her fiery locks down in a half up, half down hairstyle and chose to wear natural makeup with a hint of eyeliner and mascara.
As ever, the pair were seen watching the match unfold between Carlos Alcaraz and Fabio Fognini through their stylish sunglasses.
Also seated in the prestigious section - which is thought to be the best viewpoint of the Centre Court - was Lady Gabriella Kingston.
She was pictured laughing with philanthropist and former entrepreneur Robert Denning, who is on the board of trustees at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
She put her best fashion foot forward in a white collared frock printed with delicate lilac flowers as she discussed the match with Robert while also waving a portable fan in front of her face to keep her cool in the 33-degree heat.
This outing comes weeks Fergie spoke candidly about her decision to seek 'sanctuary' at a recovery centre in Switzerland - a high-end clinic known for offering 'bespoke, cutting-edge treatment' for people grappling with mental health and addiction challenges.
'I've always known there were issues I needed to address, stemming from my childhood and my time in the public eye,' she said, writing for the Telegraph.
'Then I was diagnosed with cancer, twice in the same year - something that would be challenging for anyone in terms of mental as well as physical health.'
During her time at the clinic, she said she engaged in deep conversations about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), delving into the long-term mental health impact of her early experiences and public scrutiny.
She opened up about 'the profound scars' left by her childhood, which contributed to feelings of low self-worth and disordered eating.
The Duchess said she struggled with a negative relationship with food, shaped in part by harsh treatment and cruel labels she endured in the press.
Fergie was infamously mocked in the 1980s, branded 'Fat Fergie' and the 'Duchess of Pork' during her first pregnancy when she gained weight.
She also reflected on the toll of more recent online abuse, calling social media a 'cesspit' of negativity.
After revealing her candid thoughts to the newspaper, Fergie was seen attending Royal Ascot with Beatrice.
The 65-year-old looked elegant in a coordinated navy blazer and skirt with lace detailing, paired with a cream clutch.
Smiling warmly for the cameras, she was joined by daughter Princess Beatrice, 36, and fellow royal Zara Tindall.
Her return to the royal fold at such a high-profile event signals a personal milestone after a year marked by both physical illness and emotional healing.
The mother-of-two continues to speak openly about mental health and the lasting effects of public life, breaking long-held taboos in royal circles.
And Fergie maintains a cherished connection with her daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, with the trio referring to themselves as the 'tripod'.
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