The meaning behind Kate Middleton’s purple Wimbledon dress

She’s pretty in purple.

Kate Middleton made her second public appearance since announcing her cancer diagnosis at the 2024 Wimbledon men’s finals on Sunday, looking gorgeous and glowing in a vibrant violet Safiyaa dress.

And while elegant in its own right, the draped lilac design was also a symbolic choice for this particular outing.

Kate Middleton looked regal at Wimbledon in a bright purple midi dress by Safiyaa. WireImage
She was joined by 9-year-old Princess Charlotte at the match. Aaron ChownPOOL supplied by Splash News / SplashNews.com
The Princess of Wales showed off new By Pariah hoop earrings. WireImage
She proudly wore her AELTC pin to the men’s finals. WireImage

The Princess of Wales, 42, serves as royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), and chose to honor the organization by wearing one of its official colors.

The AELTC’s hues are “Wimbledon purple” and a shade of dark green called “Wimbledon green,” making her lilac dress a perfect choice for the match.

The special bow tie pin she wore also features the club’s colors — and while her Safiyaa dress is still available to shop, those hoping to purchase her brooch might be in for a disappointment.

Only members of the AELTC can rock the ribbon, and with only 375 members and a mile-long waitlist, your chances of snagging your own green-and-purple bow are slim.

Pippa Middleton joined her sister and niece to take in the tennis action. WireImage
Her new purple dress honored the Wimbledon colors. WireImage
The dress featured a twisted bodice with ruched detail. AFP via Getty Images
She paired the midi with beige heels and Halcyon Days bangles. WireImage

The mom of three completed her outfit with nude Camilla Elphick slingbacks ($395), By Pariah hoop earrings ($650), Victoria Beckham sunglasses ($295 $207) and a pair of Halcyon Days bangles ($215).

Notably, one of the bracelets was studded with stones in a purple-blue “forget-me-not” color — perhaps a tribute to Princess Diana’s favorite flower.

While this marks the first time the princess has worn purple to Wimbledon, we have a feeling it won’t be her last.