BBC viewers were left distracted by the Princess of Wales' appearance at Wimbledon on Sunday, as Princess Catherine joined Prince William, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte in the Royal Box on Centre Court for the men's singles final. The princess wore an olive green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead, paired with brown heels and a matching bag, but her outfit choice divided fans.
Viewers Question Wool Dress in Summer Heat
Some spectators took to social media to express confusion over the dark wool dress during a heatwave. One viewer on X said, "It's kind of a dark color for a summer dress," according to the Express. Another questioned, "I'm confused, another wool dress at Wimbledon... is the UK experiencing a heat wave right now?? Why wool?" A third added, "I love the dress. Isn't it a bit warm to be wearing a wool dress in a dark colour?"
Others Praise Kate's Elegance
Despite the criticism, many were impressed by the princess's fashion. One admirer wrote: "The Princess of Wales looking absolutely exquisite arriving at #Wimbledon today. That cape dress is everything." Another commented, "Princess Kate looking beautiful," while a third remarked, "This sage green dress really looks lovely on Catherine/Kate, the Princess of Wales."
Kate Presents Trophy to Jannik Sinner
On Sunday, Catherine handed the Wimbledon men's trophy to Jannik Sinner for the second consecutive year, after he successfully defended his title. Following the match, she told Sinner it was "really inspiring" for George and Charlotte to witness tennis at his level, adding: "You've had such a fantastic tournament, so really, really well done."
This isn't the first time Princess Kate has sparked viewer reactions; last month, she wowed BBC viewers at Trooping the Colour with another outfit choice.
