Sporty Chic! Kate Middleton Stuns in £312 of Wimbledon Branded Sportswear with Roger Federer
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The Princess of Wales looked every inch the sporting star as she played against Roger Federer in £310 worth of Wimbledon branded sportswear. The royal, 41, has appeared in a new video with the tennis champ, 41, to highlight the work of ball boys and girls at the upcoming London tournament.
Kate Middleton stunned in £312 worth of Wimbledon branded sportswear as she took to the court with the tennis champ, Roger Federer. The mother-of-three opted for the £52 Core Performance Sleeveless Polo, which featured the Wimbledon logo. The lightweight top - which is made of recycled bottles - also features a button-down detail and the championship colours on the seams.
Kate then paired this with a white skort from Stella McCartney's previous collaboration with Adidas, which cost £50. While being put through her paces on the court, the royal - who has been patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 2016 - wore a pair of trainers from Wimbledon's Jet Mach collaboration. The £135 shoes also feature the championship branding on the tongue and two silver stripes on the side.
To step into the role of a Wimbledon ball girl, Kate then donned a £125 long-sleeved jacket featuring the signature purple and green shades on the cuffs, neckline and zip tape. Other than her engagement ring, Kate kept her jewellery minimal - opting for a £17 pair of gold hoop earrings by UK brand Orelia. Kate then tied her long brown hair into a high ponytail and opted for a subtle brown smokey eye.
In a video of their encounter released on YouTube last night, keen tennis player Kate said: 'Wimbledon is renowned for its amazingly professional ball boys and ball girls. The amount of work it takes, it's incredible to see it behind the scenes.' She then said: 'It's so good to see you, Roger,' before walking on to the court for their match.
After getting her shot past the 41-year-old, who retired from the sport last year, Kate gives a celebratory pat on the shoulder to her doubles partner Joel Eboewe, a coach with the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative, which gives free lessons to local children. During their visit earlier this month, the VIPs also joined the ball boys and girls in training for this year's tournament, which begins a week tomorrow.
The royal couple also discussed the importance of the ball boys and girls, with Kate saying: 'The amount of work it takes, it's incredible to see it behind the scenes.' She also praised the 'amazingly professional' ball boys and girls, and said she was 'so pleased' to be able to join them in their training session.
Kate and Federer were due to take part in a charity tennis day last year, but the Princess pulled out following the Queen's funeral. Federer has become a friend of the Royals and the Middletons, even attending the wedding of Kate's sister Pippa to James Matthews in 2017.
The royal couple's visit to the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon to highlight the work of the ball boys and girls has been praised by many. It's a great reminder of the importance of these unsung heroes of the sport, and the positive impact they have on the tournament.
