The Princess of Wales makes the boldest return to Wimbledon in unbelievably bright dress

Like the rest of the UK, we were absolutely delighted to see the stunning Princess of Wales take to the Royal Box at Wimbledon just in time to catch the Men's Singles Final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz.

The beautiful mother-of-three, who has kept a low profile over the last year due to her ongoing treatment for cancer, looked bold and beautiful in bright purple dress by Safiyaa as she graced the Royal Box on Centre Court.

As she smiled and waved at the crowd during the famous tennis tournament, the 42-year-old delighted onlookers with her outfit, which consisted of an intricate ruched bodice, capped sleeves and a figure-flattering A-line skirt.

The Princess carried her beloved L.K.Bennet 'Milly' bag in nude, a handbag she last wore in 2021 during an Early Years roundtable with First Lady Jill Biden.

Looking glowing, fresh and healthy, the royal mother wore her famous mane in a her signature voluminous curls and her makeup was as natural and flawless as ever.

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Deviating from her usual timeless pearls, the royal mother-of-three elevated her bright ensemble with chunky gold hoop earrings and a selection of gold bangles.

Kate and her love for tennis

Kate has always adored tennis and is the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC).  Traditionally, she presents trophies to the Wimbledon champion each year.

Kate's passion for tennis began in her childhood and has amassed throughout her adult life.

In 2017, Kate told Sue Barker on a BBC documentary: "I have watched Wimbledon, that was very much part of my growing up. It's such a quintessential part of the English summer, and I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn't changed either, I think that's what's so wonderful."

Kate's last public appearance

We last saw Kate - who is taking a break from royal duties following her cancer diagnosis - during Trooping the Colour last month.

The royal looked beautiful in a monochrome getup. It was her first public outing since Christmas Day, and she opted for a bespoke black and white Jenny Packham dress, which featured a black waistband, black piping around the neck, and an oversized bow detail on the neck.

She added a pair of 'Romy 85 Optic White Leather Pumps' from Jimmy Choo and the 'Bayswater Black Suede Clutch' from Mulberry. Kate topped the look off with a Philip Treacy hat which was a saucer shape and featured black detailing that rose vertically out the top. Sublime.

Kate's diagnosis

Kate shared the news of her diagnosis in a personal video message in March, explaining that at the time of her abdominal surgery in January, her condition was believed to be non-cancerous. However, post-operative tests found cancer had been present.

"It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful," the royal shared.

The princess began having treatment for her cancer diagnosis in late February this year.

Prince William updated the public on his wife's condition in May, saying "she's doing well" when questioned by a hospital administrator.