Queen Camilla steps out at Wimbledon just a day after Princess Beatrice ended royal hiatus

Queen Camilla has made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon just one day after Princess Beatrice was spotted at the tennis tournament

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 10/07/2024

- 15:56

The Queen was seen talking to professional tennis players and individuals on the Players’ Lawn

Queen Camilla has made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon just one day after Princess Beatrice was spotted at the tennis tournament.

The Queen was seen talking to professional tennis players and individuals on the Players’ Lawn.


She was dressed in a cream Anna Valentine dress which features a giraffe pattern.

Camilla was last spotted wearing the dress during a state visit to Kenya last year.

Queen Camilla at WimbledonQueen Camilla has made a surprise appearance at Wimbledon just one day after Princess Beatrice was spotted at the tennis tournamentPA

Arriving on the tenth day of the competition, the Queen met ball boy, Yug, from Harris Academy Wimbledon and ball girl, Natalia, from Burntwood School in Wandsworth.

The royal later chatted to British tennis stars Jamie Delgado and Laura Robson and Martyn Falconer, Head Gardner at the All England Club.

Her Majesty also spoke to Camilla, the daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez, who appeared pleased to be engaging with royalty.

Stephen Loizou, Chief Executive Officer of Jigsaw4u was seen speaking with Camilla before she headed off to the royal box on centre court.

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Camilla with the Wimbledon ball boy and girl

Arriving on the tenth day of the competition, the Queen met ball boy, Yug, from Harris Academy Wimbledon and ball girl, Natalia, from Burntwood School in Wandsworth

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Ahead of the quarter final clashes, Zara and Mike Tindall also attended Wimbledon, alongside the Princess of Wales' parents - Carole and Michael Middleton.

It comes just one day after Princess Beatrice was pictured watching the action unfold alongside her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on day nine.

There has been a lack of Royal Family appearances during the tennis tournament this year with Beatrice's appearing ending Royal Family members hiatus from the event this summer.

It comes as speculation grows over whether Princess Kate will present the winners trophies this weekend.

Her Majesty also spoke to Camilla, the daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez, who appeared pleased to be engaging with royalty

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Queen Camilla walking

The Queen was dressed in a cream Anna Valentine dress which features a giraffe pattern

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Kensington Palace have not issued any information regarding Kate's attendance at the tennis finals.

It is hoped that Kate will be well enough to make an appearance, but with her ongoing cancer treatment, it remains unclear.

The Princess of Wales has only attended one royal engagement, Trooping the Colour, so far this year.

Officials say a final decision will be made on Saturday morning.

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