Royalty and Tennis Royalty Unite: Princess Kate and Roger Federer Radiate Joy at Wimbledon - Stunning Photos!

Princess Kate and her friend Roger Federer came together once again to watch the opening match at Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 4.

Looking radiant at the esteemed British tennis tournament, the 41-year-old Princess of Wales made a stylish impression in a mint green blazer as she joined the eight-time Wimbledon champion, also 41, in the Royal Box.

Kate and Federer recently joined forces for a spontaneous tennis match prior to the championship. Last month, they were accompanied by local ball boys and girls to showcase their prowess on the court, after Federer's retirement from professional tennis.

In a post on their respective Instagram accounts, Kate and Federer hailed the ball boys and girls as the unsung heroes of Wimbledon. Alongside a video of their time on the court in June, they expressed their admiration for the skill and dedication of these individuals, acknowledging that they even learned a few things from them.

Kate, who has three kids - Prince George (9), Princess Charlotte (8), and Prince Louis (5) - with her husband Prince William, expressed her admiration for the young athletes preparing for Wimbledon's prestigious event. In a recently released YouTube clip, she mentioned being amazed by their rigorous training, unwavering dedication, and the meticulous effort put into ensuring the success of the players on the big day at Wimbledon. Witnessing all of this behind the scenes left a lasting impression on the royal.

While playing against Federer, Kate amazed the tennis legend by effortlessly catching the ball with a single hand. "Can you actually do that?" he inquired of a ball girl, only for the duchess to interject, "Hold on, can you actually do that? It's an interesting question."

Federer mentioned that Australian players "would catch" the ball, but such a move is not permitted according to Wimbledon regulations.

"Yeah, you're not supposed to catch it," the ball girl named Mollie clarified to the duo. "You're supposed to let it bounce first and then catch it, but that was a good catch."

Prior to becoming a patron of the organization in May 2016, Kate had publicly expressed her fondness for the sport and for Federer. (As a mother of three, she also holds the position of patron for the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, as well as for the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union.)

Kate revealed in the 2017 BBC One documentary Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon that Roger is the object of affection for her mother. She believes that her mother wouldn't be bothered by her statement, and suspects that Roger himself is aware of this. Kate's earliest tennis idols were Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Goran Ivanisevic, and Steffi Graf. Wimbledon serves as an inspiration for young individuals, including Kate. Whenever the tournament is on, she finds herself thinking that she could achieve the same level of success and picks up her tennis racket. However, she admits that her results have not been as impressive. Check out the pictures from Kate's recent outing below.

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Princess Kate and Roger Federer Are All Smiles While Watching Tennis at Wimbledon: Photos

Princess Kate reunited with her pal Roger Federer to enjoy the opening match at Wimbledon on Tuesday, July 4.

Princess of Wales, aged 41, looked radiant at the distinguished British tennis tournament. She caught everyone's attention by wearing a stylish mint green blazer as she sat in the Royal Box next to the legendary eight-time Wimbledon champion, also aged 41.

In a surprise move prior to the tournament, Kate joined forces with Federer for an impromptu tennis match. Together with local ball boys and girls, they showcased their talents on the court, marking a memorable moment following the athlete's recent retirement from the game.

"The unacknowledged champions of @wimbledon," stated a social media post on both Kate and Federer's personal Instagram profiles, accompanied by a video capturing them on the court in June. "The expertise and commitment of the Ball Boys and Girls contribute to the extraordinary ambiance of The Championships. They definitely imparted some valuable lessons to us!"

Kate, who has three children - Prince George (9), Princess Charlotte (8), and Prince Louis (5) - with her husband Prince William, further expressed her admiration for the aspiring young talents preparing for Wimbledon's prestigious tournament.

The royal expressed amazement at the amount of training, dedication, and time invested into ensuring a successful Wimbledon experience for the champions. In a clip released via YouTube, she shared her awe at the behind-the-scenes efforts.

While playing with Federer, Kate surprised him by catching the ball with one hand. "Are you allowed to do that?" he asked a ball girl. The duchess then added, "Oh wait, are you allowed to do that? That's a good question."

Federer acknowledged that while players "would catch" the ball in Australia, it is not allowed under the regulations at Wimbledon.

"Yeah, you're not supposed to catch it," Mollie, the ball girl, clarified to the pair. "You're supposed to let it bounce and then catch it, but that was a good catch."

Kate has expressed her admiration for the sport and for Federer in the past, and in May 2016, she became a patron of the organization. In addition to this role, she is also the patron for the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, as well as the Rugby Football League and Rugby Football Union. In the 2017 BBC One documentary Sue Barker: Our Wimbledon, Kate revealed that Roger is her mother's heartthrob. She also mentioned her own early memories of being captivated by players like Agassi, Sampras, Ivanisevic, and Graf. Wimbledon serves as inspiration for young people, including herself, and when the tournament is on, she envisions herself picking up a racket. However, she admits that she hasn't achieved the same level of success.

Scroll down for more photos from Kate's outing:

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A Warm Welcome

Federer received a standing ovation as he entered the Royal Box at Centre Court. 

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Having Fun

Kate and Federer were invested in the game taking place on the court. 

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He's Back

The former tennis star's appearance marks his first visit to Wimbledon since announcing his retirement. 

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A Special Outing

Roger's wife, Mirka Federer, was also in attendance at Wimbledon.