Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton have arrived at Wimbledon ahead of Serena Williams showdown against Angelique Kerber.
The Duchesses will be cheering on Serena Williams, who is a close friend of Meghan’s and even attended her wedding in May.
Having nearly died less than a year ago in labour, Serena didn’t expect to make it this far in the competition, and is the first mother to do so in 38 years.
Meghan made sure to arrive in time to support her longtime friend as she made such a massive achievement.
Wearing a striped blue and white shirt, she sat in the stands with Kate Middleton and waited to cheer Williams on.
Wimbledon marks Kate and Meghan’s first official public appearance without their husbands.
The Duchess of Cambridge, @Wimbledon Patron, and The Duchess of Sussex are at #Wimbledon for the Ladies’ Singles final today. pic.twitter.com/83K2lKqmiL
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 14, 2018
Enjoying the match together on centre court wasn’t the only duty the ladies had to see to this afternoon.
The Duchess of Cambridge also greeted many of the staff involved in the tournament.
“Their Royal Highnesses met ball boys and girls, wheelchair competitors and junior players prior to the start of play #Wimbledon”
Their Royal Highnesses met ball boys and girls, wheelchair competitors and junior players prior to the start of play #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/xhA15srJCQ
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 14, 2018
Kensington Palace informed the public that Kate serves as a patron to the famous tennis competition.
“The Duchess of Cambridge, @Wimbledon Patron, and The Duchess of Sussex will attend the Ladies’ Singles Final on Saturday 14th July #Wimbledon”
She will attend again tomorrow with William for the men’s singles final.
Kensington Palace said,”On Sunday 15th July, The Duchess of Cambridge along with The Duke of Cambridge will attend the @Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles Final #Wimbledon”
The Duchess of Cambridge, @Wimbledon Patron, and The Duchess of Sussex will attend the Ladies’ Singles Final on Saturday 14th July #Wimbledon
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 12, 2018