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21 candid photos of royals attending Wimbledon through the years

Maria Noyen   

21 candid photos of royals attending Wimbledon through the years
Royals have attended the Wimbledon tennis tournament for generations.Rebecca Naden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images, Clive Mason/Getty Images
  • Wimbledon 2022 is taking place until the final match on July 10.
  • Among the celebrity-studded spectators are often a member or two of the royal family.

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret lean in for a chat while at the men's final at Wimbledon in 1962.

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret lean in for a chat while at the men
Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth II at Wimbledon in 1962.      PA Images via Getty Images

Prince Charles, then roughly 22, points his finger toward the tennis action at Wimbledon in 1970.

Prince Charles, then roughly 22, points his finger toward the tennis action at Wimbledon in 1970.
Prince Charles attends Wimbledon in 1970.      Ted West/Central Press/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

The Queen appears to wipe the corner of her lips while seated in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 1977.

The Queen appears to wipe the corner of her lips while seated in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 1977.
Queen Elizabeth II in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 1977.      PA Images via Getty Images

Princess Diana and her sister-in-law Sarah, the Duchess of York, talk over the person seated between them while courtside at Wimbledon in 1988.

Princess Diana and her sister-in-law Sarah, the Duchess of York, talk over the person seated between them while courtside at Wimbledon in 1988.
Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson at Wimbledon in 1988.      Derek Hudson/Getty Images

Three years later, Diana takes a young Prince William to Wimbledon, who sticks out his tongue while cheering alongside his mother.

Three years later, Diana takes a young Prince William to Wimbledon, who sticks out his tongue while cheering alongside his mother.
Princess Diana and Prince William stand in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 1991.      Rebecca Naden - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

Diana also attended Wimbledon in 1993 with her mother, Frances Shand Kydd, and the two of them are all smiles.

Diana also attended Wimbledon in 1993 with her mother, Frances Shand Kydd, and the two of them are all smiles.
Princess Diana with her mother at Wimbledon in 1993.      Brendan Monks/Mirrorpix/Getty Images

A couple of years after he was first pictured at Wimbledon, William was back at the tennis tournament gazing upwards while Diana spoke to him.

A couple of years after he was first pictured at Wimbledon, William was back at the tennis tournament gazing upwards while Diana spoke to him.
Prince William and Princess Diana in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 1994.      Adam Butler - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

Fast-forward to 2007, Kate Middleton, not yet a royal, reacts expressively to a match between Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling.

Fast-forward to 2007, Kate Middleton, not yet a royal, reacts expressively to a match between Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling.
Kate Middleton at Wimbledon in 2007.      Sean Dempsey - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images

In 2010, the Queen is pictured once again wiping the corner of her mouth while keeping her eyes on Andy Murray playing Jarkko Nieminen at Wimbledon.

In 2010, the Queen is pictured once again wiping the corner of her mouth while keeping her eyes on Andy Murray playing Jarkko Nieminen at Wimbledon.
The Queen at Wimbledon in 2010.      PA Images via Getty Images

Having just tied the knot months beforehand, Middleton and William share a sweet moment at Wimbledon 2011 while making their way through the stands.

Having just tied the knot months beforehand, Middleton and William share a sweet moment at Wimbledon 2011 while making their way through the stands.
Kate Middleton and Prince William at Wimbledon 2011.      Clive Mason/Getty Images

In an adorable moment of their own, Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, laugh together at a match featuring Roger Federer in 2012.

In an adorable moment of their own, Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, laugh together at a match featuring Roger Federer in 2012.
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, at Wimbledon 2012.      Paul Gilham/Getty Images

In 2014, Princess Eugenie and her now-husband Jack Brooksbank have a private chat while attending the women's singles final.

In 2014, Princess Eugenie and her now-husband Jack Brooksbank have a private chat while attending the women
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank attend Wimbledon in 2014.      Karwai Tang/WireImage

The same year William shows his passion for the sport, cheering and laughing courtside at Wimbledon.

The same year William shows his passion for the sport, cheering and laughing courtside at Wimbledon.
Prince William at Wimbledon in 2014.      Karwai Tang/WireImage

Attending without Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is pictured in the middle of popping her sunglasses on for a sunny day at Wimbledon in 2015.

Attending without Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is pictured in the middle of popping her sunglasses on for a sunny day at Wimbledon in 2015.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at Wimbledon in 2015.      Karwai Tang/WireImage

In 2016, Prince Andrew is photographed throwing a tennis ball that landed in the Royal Box during the semi-final match between Rodger Federer and Milos Raonic.

In 2016, Prince Andrew is photographed throwing a tennis ball that landed in the Royal Box during the semi-final match between Rodger Federer and Milos Raonic.
Prince Andrew throws a tennis ball during Wimbledon in 2016.      Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

In a cute couples moment, the Duchess of Cambridge appears to wipe away at something on William's cheek while they attend Wimbledon in 2017.

In a cute couples moment, the Duchess of Cambridge appears to wipe away at something on William
Kate Middleton wipes Prince William's cheek at Wimbledon in 2017.      Karwai Tang/WireImage

Meghan Markle made her royal debut alongside Middleton, a Wimbledon veteran, in 2018. Here, the Duchess of Cambridge appears to whisper in her ear.

Meghan Markle made her royal debut alongside Middleton, a Wimbledon veteran, in 2018. Here, the Duchess of Cambridge appears to whisper in her ear.
Kate Middleton whispers to Meghan Markle at Wimbledon in 2018.      Karwai Tang/WireImag

Middleton and William appear to be in shock and about to clap while they watch a match at Wimbledon in 2019.

Middleton and William appear to be in shock and about to clap while they watch a match at Wimbledon in 2019.
Kate Middleton and Prince William at Wimbledon in 2019.      Karwai Tang/Getty Images

In another 2019 Wimbledon outing, Middleton and her sister Pippa appeared to engage in a lighthearted conversation with Markle.

In another 2019 Wimbledon outing, Middleton and her sister Pippa appeared to engage in a lighthearted conversation with Markle.
Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, and Pippa Middleton at Wimbledon in 2019.      David Gray/Getty Images

Middleton seemingly can't help but laugh as she and her father Michael join the crowd in a wave at Wimbledon in 2021.

Middleton seemingly can
Michael Middleton and Kate Middleton at Wimbledon in 2021.      ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Princess Beatrice, then pregnant with her daughter Sienna, and her husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi share an endearing moment while spectating Wimbledon in 2021.

Princess Beatrice, then pregnant with her daughter Sienna, and her husband Edo Mapelli Mozzi share an endearing moment while spectating Wimbledon in 2021.
Princess Beatrice and Edo Mapelli Mozzi at Wimbledon in 2021.      Karwai Tang/WireImage

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