Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, made a new appearance at Wimbledon on Sunday, July 12, 2026, but some royal fans were left unimpressed by her outfit choice. The future Queen turned heads as she joined her husband, Prince William, and their two eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, for the men's singles final. Catherine wore an olive-green dress by Emilia Wickstead, paired with simple brown heels and a brown bag. Her makeup was glam and glowy, with her hair styled in her signature loose waves.
Fan Criticism Over Dress Colour and Fabric
Despite her elegant look, several fans took to Instagram to complain about the colour and fabric of the dress, especially given the sweltering heat over the weekend. One user said: "It's kind of a dark colour for a summer dress." Another added: "Not a fan of this color for a summery event like Wimbledon but the style is nice." A third commented: "The colour is not exactly a favourite of mine, but I guess it is tennis related."
A fourth fan expressed confusion: "I'm confused, another wool dress at Wimbledon… is the UK experiencing a heat wave right now?? Why wool." A fifth asked: "I love the dress. Isn't it a bit warm to be wearing a wool dress in a dark colour?" The criticism centred on the dress being made of wool and in a dark olive tone, which some felt was unsuitable for the summer heat.
Mixed Reactions and Praise
However, not all feedback was negative. Many fans praised Catherine's sartorial choice. One wrote: "She is smashing it lately." Another said: "What a fashion moment, she looks fabulous." A third opined: "Beautiful, modern but sophisticated (obviously) that's how it should be. Gorgeous." The mixed reactions highlight the ongoing public interest in the Princess of Wales's fashion choices.
Presenting the Trophy to Jannik Sinner
During the event, Catherine presented the Wimbledon men's trophy to Jannik Sinner for the second consecutive year, after he successfully defended his title. According to reports, Catherine told Sinner it was "really inspiring" for George and Charlotte to watch tennis played at his level. She congratulated the Italian sportsman, saying: "You've had such a fantastic tournament so really, really well done."
