Queen Camilla channels Wimbledon whites at SW19 - as she's joined by the Tindalls, Kate's parents and Peter Phillips for a day of tennis action

Queen Camilla channels Wimbledon whites at SW19 - as she's joined by the Tindalls, Kate's parents and Peter Phillips for a day of tennis action
By: dailymail Posted On: July 11, 2024 View: 203

The royals proved their love affair with Wimbledon is as strong as ever as they arrived for day ten of the tournament this afternoon. 

Ahead of the quarter final day action, Queen Camilla led royals including Zara and Mike Tindall and Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Harriet Sperling. The Princess of Wales' parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were also spotted arriving at Wimbledon. 

Without the King by her side, Queen Camilla, 76, was greeted at the All England Club by Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans, who escorted her to Centre Court to meet ball boys and girls. 

Wearing a stylish ivory dress adorned with giraffes and matching suede heels, the Queen looked in great spirits as she stopped to chat to each of the pupils tasked with one of the tournament's most vital jobs.

Elsewhere, Zara Tindall looked elegant in a floral maxi dress from Me+Em and a white blazer; the King's niece was joined by her dapper husband Mike Tindall for a day of tennis action. Yesterday, Queen Mary of Denmark donned the same summer dress for a function in the Danish town of Graasten. 

Debbie Jevans, chair of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, walks side by side with Queen Camilla ahead of the day's play at Wimbledon
The royal, without the King, arrives on Centre Court to meet with schoolchildren tasked with being the ball boys and girls at this year's tournament
Chic in cream: Queen Camilla offers a handshake to a Wimbledon ball boy as the royal arrived on Centre Court on Wednesday afternoon
Wearing an ivory dress adorned with giraffes and matching suede heels, the Queen made her way down a line of ball boys and girls, stopping to chat with each one
Camilla, 76, led a fine turn-out of royals at the All England Club on Wednesday, meeting ball kids Natalia from Burntwood School in Wandsworth and Yug from Harris Academy Wimbledon
Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall attend day ten of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
A loving look! Princess Anne's daughter, dressed in a chic green-and-white floral midi dress from Me+Em, matched with a white blazer looked elegant on quarter finals day, with husband Mike donning a coordinating slate grey jacket
The royal mother-of-three finished her look with a sage green clutch bag by Anya Hindmarch and white espadrille wedges

The royal mother-of-three finished her look with a sage green clutch bag by Anya Hindmarch and white espadrille wedges. 

Wednesday at SW19 sees the quarter finals of the men's and women's singles taking place, with Novak Djokovic vying for a semi-finals place against Australian Alex de Minaur on Centre Court this afternoon. 

Queen Camilla kicked off the day's tennis action with her tour of the Players’ Lawn, stopping to chat to ball boy, Yug, from Harris Academy, Wimbledon and ball girl, Natalia, from Burntwood School in Wandsworth.

She also chatted to former British tennis stars Jamie Delgado and Laura Robson before meeting Stephen Loizou, Chief Executive Officer of local charity Jigsaw4u and Martyn Falconer, Head Gardner at the All England Club.

Perhaps the cutest encounter of the day came when Camilla met Camila, a young fan with a VIP pass thanks to her tennis playing mother.  The younger Camila is the daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez, and showed the Queen her pass before shaking her hand. 

Royal fans have voiced their hopes that Kate might make make an emotional appearance at the Wimbledon Championships this weekend, although Kensington Palace officials are thought to be waiting until the last-minute to make a final decision on whether Kate can attend the All England Club in London.

Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton were also seen arriving for day ten of the tournament, with the Princess of Wales mother cutting an elegant figure in a white floral dress with brown suede heels
The couple looked in good spirits as they were ushered through to the Royal Box on Centre Court
Striding purposefully towards Centre Court, Kate's father Michael Middleton looked dapper in a cream jacket with pale blue shirt and navy chinos
It's unclear yet whether the Princess of Wales will attend the tournament's finale this weekend; Kensington Palace officials are thought to be waiting until the last-minute to make a final decision on whether Kate can attend the All England Club in London
Mini VIP: Queen Camilla is spotted chatting to another Camila, the daughter of Mexican tennis player Santiago Gonzalez
The little girl looked delighted with her royal encounter, offering the Queen a firm handshake
Will the rain hold off? Camilla seemed confident the weather wouldn't stop the fashion fun
The royal did carry a light cardigan in her hand ahead of the day's play though
Queen Camilla (left) is greeted by Debbie Jevans chair of the All England Lawn Tennis Club

Today, her parents, Carole and Michael, smiled at well-wishers as they arrived to take their seats on Centre Court, with the Princess of Wales' mother cutting an elegant figure in a white floral and green dress with brown suede heels, with an oversized woven bag.  

Elsewhere, Zara's brother Peter was also spotted with his girlfriend Harriet Sperling ahead of an afternoon of tennis. 

The couple, whose romance blossomed weeks after the King's nephew separated from his partner of three years, have been at a string of high society events together in recent weeks, including a tactile display at Royal Ascot

In May, the couple spent the weekend together at the Badminton Horse Trial where they were spotted strolling hand in hand. 

Queen Camilla waves as she arrives on Centre Court ahead of the quarterfinal match Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan and Elina Svitolina of Ukraine
Forget the royal wave, Queen Camila showed how it's done with a Mexican Wave!
Camilla (centre) was cheering on US player Taylor Fritz and Italy's Lorenzo Musetti during their men's singles quarter-finals
Camilla's rock: The Queen was joined by her lookalike sister Annabel Eliot
The Queen enjoying a joke during the match between Taylor Fritz and Lorenzo Musetti
Zara seemed to be whispering something to her husband as they watched from the royal box
The tension of the match almost seemed too much for Mike, who placed his head in his hands
The couple, who are often known as the friendliest in the royal family, showed the laughter by the court side
Camilla was joined in the royal box by her younger sister, Annabel Elliot
A sporting summer for a new romance: Peter Phillips was joined by girlfriend Harriet Sperling, wearing a floral green and white dress, in South West London this afternoon
The couple have enjoyed several high society events together in recent weeks including Royal Ascot and the Badminton Trials
Keira Knightley and her husband James Righton led the star arrivals on day 10 of the Wimbledon Championships on Wednesday afternoon
Richard E Grant and Jemima Khan appeared in high spirits on arrival
Taylor Swift's ex Joe Alwyn looked smart in a blue Ralph Lauren shirt and white chinos
Mellow yellow: Bridgerton’s Hannah Dodd went for a summer sunshine look in a stylish Ralph Lauren dress, with matching lemon leather handbag
Spurs footballer Bethany England stood out in a pale yellow suit at the All England Club

There were plenty of famous faces arriving at SW19 ahead of the 1pm afternoon start to Quarter Finals day, including Kiera Knightley and her husband James Righton.

Richard E. Grant was spotted with Jemima Khan, and Bridgerton’s Hannah Dodd, wearing a striking yellow Ralph Lauren dress with matching lemon leather handbag, was also seen arriving at the historic South West London courts.

Second week Wednesday also saw fashionista Alexa Chung join the celebs gathering at Wimbledon; the star opted for a warm caramel-hued cardigan - should the heavens open - with a sand coloured skirt. 

And One Day star Leo Woodall, looked dapper in Ralph Lauren, matching a tweed suit with tan brogues. 

Jamie and Jools Oliver, in a pink pinstripe dress joined the stars at Wimbledon after renewing their vows again on their 24th wedding anniversary
Fashionista Alexa Chung joined the celebs gathering at Wimbledon on Wednesday, the star opted for a warm caramel-hued cardigan, with a sand coloured skirt, both by Ralph Lauren
One Day star Leo Woodall, looked dapper in Ralph Lauren, matching a tweed suit with tan brogues
F1 star Pierre Gasly arrived with girlfriend Francisca Gomes after a big weekend at Silverstone
Mimi Labouchere wore a blue pinstripe midi dress, with a cream sweater around her shoulders
Documentarian and journalist Louis Theroux opted for tigers on his shirt
Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu also channelled Wimbledon whites in a playsuit teamed with a Gucci belt
She spoke to Deborah Jevans, Chairwoman of the AELTC in the royal box
Keira Knightley
She was joined by her husband James Righton
Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips were in the crowd on day 10 of the championships
Mike showed off his Wimbledon tennis branded water bottle as he and Zara took their seats

Royal tennis fans have been visiting the tournament all week. 

Yesterday Princess Beatrice added a regal touch to proceedings yesterday as she took her seat in the Royal Box, where she was seen chatting animatedly to Stephen Fry, 66. 

An animated Beatrice looked resplendent in a vibrant floral shirt dress, featuring a cinched waist thanks to a matching fabric belt and elegant lace detailing.

She was joined in the front row of the star-studded Royal Box by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, 40, who oozed sophistication in a tan suit, teamed with a sharp blue shirt and burgundy tie.

It's no surprise Beatrice and Stephen appeared friendly with one another; the comedian is a friend of King Charles, and also attended the wedding of Beatrice's sister Princess Eugenie in Windsor in 2018.

Princess Beatrice couldn't keep the smile from her face as she warmly greeted Stephen Fry at day nine of Wimbledon
The King's niece, 35, and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi seated in the Royal Box at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
An animated Beatrice looked resplendent in a vibrant floral shirt dress, featuring a cinched waist thanks to a matching fabric belt and elegant lace detailing
An animated Beatrice looked resplendent in a vibrant floral shirt dress, featuring a cinched waist thanks to a matching fabric belt and elegant lace detailing
Beatrice was joined in the front row of the star-studded Royal Box by her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi , 40, who oozed sophistication in a tan suit, teamed with a sharp blue shirt and burgundy tie

Sitting behind Beatrice, Stephen eagerly leaned forward to affectionally grasp the royal's hand as they greeted one another. 

Both Beatrice and Stephen, who was sat next to comedian Michael McIntyre, looked delighted to see one another in the Royal Box.

Elsewhere, the Duke and Duchess of York's eldest daughter put on an animated display as she reacted to the tennis.

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