Meghan Markle is cheering on her friend Serena Williams at Wimbledon today in her first solo outing with sister-in-law Kate.
The Duchess of Sussex is joining the Duchess of Cambridge at the All England club as the US tennis titan plays Angelique Kerber, from Germany, in the women’s final.
The 36-year-old, who married Prince Harris in a magical ceremony in Windsor in May, is a good friend of Williams, who gave birth to her daughter last year.
Double duchess: Kate and Meghan arrive at the All England club for their first outing together without their husbands
Meghan and Kate arriving in Wimbledon for the much-anticipated match between Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber
Stepping out together at the All England club, Kate wore a pretty white spotted dress.
Meanwhile Meghan opted for a striking blue striped shirt and a figure-hugging white pencil skirt.
The Duchesses enjoyed each other’s company as they prepared to take their seats to watch the women’s Wimbledon final
Meghan and Kate shake hands with Wimbledon staff as they arrive at the All England club
Williams attended Meghan’s wedding with husband Alexis Ohanian and said she was delighted the duchess would be coming to watch her play.
While Meghan has made few visits to Wimbledon, Kate – patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – is a stalwart of the tournament.
The duchess has cheered on players from the Royal Box most years since marrying Prince William.
Former world number one Williams is a seven-time Wimbledon champion.
Williams defeated Julia Gorges on Thursday in straight sets to secure her place in the final
Serena Williams (left) and Meghan at New York Fashion Week in 2016. The pair are close friends and Williams attended Meghan’s Royal Wedding with her husband
Angelique Kerber, 30, defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 6-3 on Thursday. She is ranked at number 10 in the world
She defeated Julia Gorges on Thursday in straight sets to secure her place in the final.
Williams used to be the highest ranking female player but her seed plummeted to 25th after she left the sport to have her baby, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
Kerber, 30, defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-3 6-3 on Thursday. She is ranked at number 10 in the world.
Emma Watson arriving at Wimbledon today to watch the women’s final
The Duchess of Cambridge at Wimbledon last year. She is a regular spectator of the tournament