29 Nostalgic Photos of the Royals at Wimbledon

A Vogue gallery traces the British royal family's presence at Wimbledon from 1925 to 2025. Queen Mary presented the prize to Suzanne Lenglen in 1925. The Duke of York (later King George VI) played doubles in 1926. Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) met Helen Wills Moody in 1938. Prince Philip handed Lew Hoad the trophy in 1957. The Queen presented trophies to Althea Gibson (1957) and Rod Laver (1962). Princess Margaret attended in 1965 and presented the trophy in 1970. Princess Anne presented the women's singles trophy to Ann Jones in 1969. Lady Diana Spencer watched the men's final in 1981. Diana returned with Prince William in 1991. Kate Middleton first attended in 2008. The Queen's last visit was in 2010. William and Kate attended as newlyweds in 2011. Catherine became patron of the All England Club and presented trophies from 2019 onward. Meghan Markle attended with Catherine in 2018 and 2019. Princess Beatrice wore floral prints in 2024. Catherine presented the trophy to Carlos Alcaraz in 2024. Princess Charlotte was seen courtside in 2025. The gallery highlights royal fashion and ceremonial roles at the championships.