Pippa Middleton joins Kate at Wimbledon after providing ‘absolutely pivotal’ support during princess’ cancer battle

PIPPA MIDDLETON joined her sister Kate, Princess of Wales at the Wimbledon final today, as Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic, retaining his Grand Slam title.

The two sisters were also joined by Kate's middle child and only daughter Princess Charlotte, 9, who couldn't stop smiling as she arrived at SW19.

The royals were greeted with a standing ovation as they arrived to take their seats, with Kate, 42, stunning in a custom purple Safiyaa Cecilia dress and Pippa, 40, looking glamorous in a £357 Beulah floral tea dress.

Pippa was spotted wearing the same dress in 2021, when her younger brother James Middleton married Alizée Thevenet.

Many Wimbledon fans have praised Pippa's elegant look on X, with one person stating: "Love that dress…..out of my price range though."

Another person said: "She looks absolutely beautiful, just like her sister and niece."

The Wimbledon final marks Princess Kate's first public appearance since she attended Trooping the Colour for King Charles' birthday last month.

In June, the Princess was seen beaming as she stood side by side with the Monarch on Buckingham Palace's balcony.

It was the first time Kate had attended a royal event since she and Charles were diagnosed with cancer.

Pippa and Kate are said to share a close bond, with royal commentator Richard Fizwilliams previously telling The Sun that the Princess is likely to be relying heavily on the support of her sister during this "absolutely pivotal" time.

He said: "I think the Middletons will be her rock, and they will be also tremendously helpful, and especially regarding the children."

The two sisters have always been close and have gone from sharing a flat in London’s fashionable Chelsea in their 20s to Pippa now living not far from the Princess’s home in Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor Estate.

Pippa was thrust into the limelight as Kate’s bridesmaid at her dazzling wedding to Prince William in 2011 as she carried her sister’s train up the step to Westminster Abbey.

The pair bonded over a shared love of sport and exercise as children, and have often attended Wimbledon together in the past.

Ahead of today's Wimbledon appearance, the Princess of Wales shared a message and support on her and Prince William's official X/Twitter platform.

"Great to be back at @Wimbledon!" it read.

Special role Pippa Middleton could get when Kate is Queen

KATE Middleton is extremely close to her family, including mum Carole and sister Pippa.

And when Prince William’s wife becomes Queen one day, her beloved family members could be in line for some special honours.

Royal author Phil Dampier told Fabulous that Pippa Middleton could be given a similar role to Queen Camilla’s younger sister, Annabel Elliott, who is one of her six “companions”.

He said: “I certainly think there could be a role for Pippa as a lady-in-waiting or companion type role.

“This needs to be someone the then Queen can trust and rely on, and who better than her sister?

“Pippa has some commercial interests but I’m sure by the time Kate becomes Queen she would be happy to fulfil that role if required.

“It’s not necessarily a full time job so she would be available.

“We all know what a sensation she was at their wedding in 2011 and since then she has kept a relatively low profile and of course is happily married.”

Another person he thought could be in line for a “companion” position is Kate’s stylist and close friend Natasha Archer, as she is “someone else she trusts and would be ideal for a supportive post.”

"There's nothing quite like The Championships."

Before heading to their seats this afternoon, the royal women met with Emma Radacabnu, who gifted Kate with a bouquet of flowers.

Ahead of her appearance at Trooping The Colour last month, Kate shared an update on her health, after announcing her cancer diagnosis back in March.

In a personal statement, she said: "I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last

couple of months.

It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

"I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.

"On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to

your body resting. But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.

"My treatment is ongoing and will be for a few more months. On the days I feel well enough, it is a joy to engage with school life, spend personal time on the things that give me energy and positivity, as well as starting to do a little work from home.

"I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet.

"I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal.

"Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me."

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