Secret meaning behind Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon dress revealed

The Princess of Wales received a standing ovation on Sunday when she appeared at Wimbledon for her second public engagement of the year.

Kate, 42, attended the event with Princess Charlotte to present the trophies, having previously expressed a desire to attend “a few engagements over the summer” if she is well enough.

The princess wore a purple dress for the occasion and purple ribbons are typically used as a symbol of hope to those living with cancer.

She said that she is not “out of the woods” yet as she continues to battle an undisclosed form of the disease.

The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte watched from the Royal Box. (PA Wire)

The Princess presented the trophies on the final day of the tournament. (Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

 

The poignant meaning behind the Princess of Wales’ Wimbledon outfit has emerged following her moving public return.

The tournament marked her second public engagement of the year as she continues her treatment.

Royal aides told Vanity Fair that she plans to “pick up where she left off” with her duties when she is well enough.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have ended a 64-year royal tradition by giving their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet new surnames.

The change was reflected on a new version of their website, updated this week, which says the children’s surname is Sussex and not Mountbatten-Windsor.

“It reflects the fact the family have, since the King’s coronation, the same surname for the first time,” a source told The Times.

This brings to an end a 64-year tradition introduced by Queen Elizabeth, which saw her and Prince Philip’s male line descendants take the name.