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After nine months of continuous whispers about the state of their relationship, Meghan and Kate were today determined to put feud rumours to bed with a truce at the tennis.
The ‘duelling Duchesses’, both 37, seemed to be getting on famously as they chatted and smiled in the Royal Box, after taking their seats to watch Meghan’s good friend Serena Williams, who was beaten two sets to nil by Romania’s Simona Halep in the Ladies Singles Final.
For their second joint appearance in a week, after attending a charity polo match on Wednesday, they were joined in the royal box by Kate’s younger sister, Pippa, who sat in a prime spot alongside Meghan.
Kate made her way to the grounds ahead of Meghan this morning, to attend a lunch for club members and former champions in her role as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club before the game.
It’s the second time in a week that Meghan’s come along to see her friend play, although her last visit caused controversy, after bodyguards told fans not to take pictures of her, and she flouted rules by wearing jeans in a members’ only area.
The controversy came just days after Meghan and Harry faced a public backlash for insisting on keeping their son Archie’s christening completely private, and refusing to reveal the names of his godparents.
Not only does today’s outing with Kate give Harry’s wife a chance for a less controversial Wimbledon outing, but it also helps the pair put paid to rumours of a feud with her sister-in-law, which have swirled continuously since last November.
The Duchess looked glamorous in a bespoke green D&G midi dress, estimated to have cost £2,150, previously worn in 2016 on a visit to Kelowna, during a royal tour of Canada, and completed the look with a cream handbag from the same brand.
Meanwhile, Meghan opted for a crisp white shirt, teamed with a pleated £350 Boss midi skirt, with an abstract blue and black pattern, as she turned out to watch her friend Serena who had been hoping to win her eighth Wimbledon Ladies Singles title.
She received a strong show of support from Meghan, who couldn’t resists showing her loyalty to her pal by ‘clapping vigorously’, despite the fact royals should remain neutral when attending a game in an official capacity.
Delighted Duchesses! Kate and Meghan were seen laughing together in the Royal Box at Wimbledon as they put on a united front during the Women’s Singles Final, alongside Pippa Middleton
Firm friends: The Duchesses gave each other their full attention as they engaged in conversation at the end of the Ladies Singles Final at Wimbledon
No feud here! The duelling Duchesses seemed to be getting on famously as they exchanged smiles in the Royal Box, ahead of the Wimbledon Ladies Singles Final
Heading home! While Kate and Pippa stayed on to watch more tennis, the Duchess of Sussex left SW19 to get back to Baby Archie
United front! Kate and Meghan laughed delightedly in the Royal Box and even leaned in so that their arms were touching. Meghan was seen glancing to her sister-in-law as they enjoyed a laugh at the end of the Ladies Final
Sisterly bond! Kate and Pippa haven’t been pictured at Wimbledon together since 2012, but they looked as close as ever as they chatted in the Royal Box during the Men’s Doubles Final
Rooting for her friend! Meghan was seen holding her clasped hands to her face during Serena Williams’ tense battle against Simona Halep of Romania (left). Short but sweet! Meghan left Wimbledon after the Ladies Singles Final, leaving Kate and Pippa to watch the Men’s Doubles Final
Sisterly bond! Kate and Pippa looked at ease as they chatted in the Royal Box, after watching Simona Halep’s victory in the Ladies Singles Final
Can’t hid the emotion! The Duchess of Cambridge was seen grimacing at what must have been a close call on the court. Keen tennis fan Kate couldn’t hide her feelings as she followed the game closely, with her facial expressions mirroring the action on the court
The Duchess of Cambridge was in great spirits and couldn’t hide her smiles as she enjoyed her day at Wimbledon (left). No feud here! Not only did Meghan and Kate seem to be getting on well, but their interactions seemed to be genuinely friendly
Glorious in green! Kate rewore a simple D&G midi dress for her outing to Wimbledon. Meghan went for a preppy look in a crisp white shirt and pleated skirt by Boss
Royally good fun! Kate and Meghan seemed to be in fits of laughter as they enjoyed a convivial afternoon out in the Royal Box with the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister Pippa
Take your seats! Meghan opted for a white shirt and pleated Boss skirt with a blue and black pattern. Both Duchesses looked in great spirits as they made their way to their seats in the front row of the Royal Box at Wimbledon
Kate popped on a pair of Ray Bans when the glared of the afternoon sunshine got too much. Meghan was seen glancing to her sister-in-law as they enjoyed a laugh at the end of the Ladies Final
We’ve all done it! Kate was seen blowing on her sunglasses before giving them a quick clean. The Duchess popped on a pair of Ray Bans when the glared of the afternoon sunshine got too much
Firm friends! Meghan also looked to be getting on well with Kate’s sister Pippa. The Duchess attended Pippa’s evening reception after her wedding to financier James Matthews in May 2017. Kate and Meghan at times appeared to be deep in conversation during their Wimbledon outing
For her Wimbledon outing, Kate opted for a bespoke green D&G midi dress, estimated to have cost £2,150, previously worn in 2016 on a visit to Kelowna, during a royal tour of Canada (left). New mother Meghan looked glowing in a white shirt, teamed with a pleated midi skirt
Truce at the tennis! Meghan arrived to join Kate for the second outing in a week, in the hope of finally putting feud rumours to rest
Serena Williams was taking on Simona Halep on Centre Court at Wimbledon in a bid to land her first title as a mother, but was beaten two sets to nil
Kate teamed her green D&G dress with a pair of her trusty nude court shoes, as she arrived at Wimbledon for the Ladies Singles Final. Ahead of the match, the Duchess – who is Wimbledon’s royal patron – was introduced to up-and-coming junior players
The Duchess of Cambridge meets (left to right) junior players Kamilla Bartone from Latvia, Oksana Selekmeteva from Russia, Polina Kudermetova from Russia and Giulia Morlet from France ahead of the Women’s Final
The Duchess sported her famous bouncy blow dry and kept her make-up natural and fresh. Her D&G dress featured a gold button detail and small bow at the neck
Duchess duo! The pair were all smiles as they made their way to the front row of the Royal Box with Kate’s sister Pippa. Serena Williams is hoping to secure her eighth Wimbledon title, but lost to Romania’s Simona Halep
Celebration! Romania’s Simona Halep beat Serena Williams two sets to love, to secure her first ever Wimbledon Ladies Singles title
A source told Femail that Meghan did not appear to be clapping when Simona Halep won impressive points, instead staying ‘loyal to her friend’.
‘When Serena made big points, Meghan clapped vigorously and moved forward in her seat to cheer her on,’ they said.
‘When Serena lost points Meghan put her hands to her face in a sort of nervous or anxious movement.’
Today’s outing with Kate will hopefully run much more smoothly for Meghan than last week’s Wimbledon visit, when the former Suits actress sparked a huge row after her bodyguards told fans not to take pictures of her during the match.
Dynamic duo! Kate and Meghan seemed to be getting on famously as they made their second joint outing in a week
Wonderful Wimbledon! Kate ensured her sister-in-law had a great afternoon at Wimbledon by bringing along her sister Pippa, who is also a keen tennis fan, to keep them company
All smiles! The Duchess of Cambridge and Meghan put on a united front as they enjoyed the women’s final at Wimbledon this afternoon
Friendly chat! Kate leaned in to speak to her sister-in-law as they enjoyed a catch up before the game. Meghan and Kate have been plagued by rumours of a rift for months, but seemed to be getting on famously this afternoon
The Duchesses smiled at each other as the applauded on Centre Court. The Duchess of Cambridge, who is Wimbledon patron, pinned the clubs green and purple badge to her D&G dress
A top trio! Kate leaned in to chat to Meghan while her sister Pippa applauded, during the Ladies Singles Final at Wimbledon
Double Duchess! Both Kate and Meghan donned sunglasses as they took in the action on Centre Court from the front row of the Royal Box
Tomorrow evening, Meghan will join Prince Harry at the London premiere of The Lion King to mark Disney’s launch of the Protect the Pride conservation initiative, which will be supported by the Royal Foundation. Meanwhile, Kate will be back on Centre Court with Prince William to watch her family friend Roger Federer, who recently revealed he’s given Prince George a few tennis lessons, battle it out with Novak Djokovic
Top tennis! Kate, who is an avid Wimbledon fan, looked to be having a fantastic time spending the afternoon with her sister-in-law. The pair were seated in the Royal Box in front of former champion Martina Navratilova (right)
Rooting for her pal! Meghan looked animated as she watched the action on the court, although they royals have to remain neutral with their support because they are carrying out an official engagement
Keen tennis fan Pippa Middleton, who is a good friend of finalist Roger Federer, looked to be having the time of her life as she watched the action on Centre Court
Ladies day out! Kate, Meghan and Pippa were all taking a break from parenting duties today to enjoy an afternoon of sporting action at Wimbledon
Getting on like a house on fire! Kate made sure to keep chatting to her sister-in-law as the action on the court progressed
Lost in conversation: The royal pair certainly seemed wrapped up in each other’s company as they caught up at the tennis
The Duchess of Sussex looked glowing, and kept her make-up simple with just a hint of pink blusher and a light coating of rosy lip gloss. Animated Meghan was completed captivated by the conversation with her sister-in-law Kate
Both women were seen smiling enthusiastically as they chatted in the Royal Box, and there seemed to be no hint of tension between them
Shady ladies! Both women donned sunglasses as the afternoon sun beat down on Centre Court at Wimbledon
All three women seemed to be struck by a fit of the giggles while they took their seats at Wimbledon’s Centre Court for the women’s final
Meghan applauding in the Royal Box: An onlooker said that the Duchess seemed to be lending her support more enthusiastically to Serena Williams. Victorious! Simona Halep of Romania lifts the trophy after beating Serena Williams in straight sets
Royally good friends! Kate and Meghan were joined in the Royal Box by Pippa Middleton, to watch the Women’s Ladies Singles Final at Wimbledon
Fabulous in floral! Pippa Middleton looked chic in a blue and white patterned dress for her outing to the Ladies Singles Final, where she applauded from the Royal Box. Green goddess! Kate rewore a bespoke Dolce & Gabbana dress, that she first debuted during her royal visit to Canada in 2016
They claimed she was attending in a ‘private capacity’, with two close friends from her Northwestern University Days, Genevieve Hills and Lindsay Roth.
Meghan was branded ‘childish’ and a ‘control freak’ after former world champion Sally Jones, 64, revealed she was warned about taking pictures.
Meanwhile, another fan who was told off by Meghan’s security team for taking a picture nearby, was actually taking a selfie and not trying to photograph the Duchess.
Meghan’s last appearance at Wimbledon was shrouded by controversy as she demanded that members of the public refrain from taking pictures of her at the public event
Her staff claimed she was attending in a ‘private capacity’, with two close friends from her Northwestern University Days, Genevieve Hills and Lindsay Roth. Meghan was branded ‘childish’ and a ‘control freak’ after former world champion Sally Jones, 64, revealed she was warned about taking pictures
A perfect afternoon out! Tennis fan Pippa Middleton looked delighted to be sitting in the royal box alongside one of the most famous women on the planet
Worse ways to spend an afternoon! Despite rumours of friction between Meghan and Kate, they certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves at the tennis
Take your seats! Meghan opted for a white shirt and pleated Boss skirt with a blue and black pattern. The Duchess teamed her D&G dress with a cream handbag from the same designer brand
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Pippa Middleton attend the Royal Box during Day twelve of The Championships
Love all! Both Duchesses looked radiant, with Kate opting for a deep green number, and Meghan going for a more preppy look in a crisp white shirt
Terrific tennis: Kate is a huge Wimbledon fan and Meghan has attended on several occasions to support her pal Serena Williams, before she met Prince Harry
Additionally, club sources said she was a ‘nightmare’ to accommodate, with her casual attire and ‘self-regarding paranoia’.
An official tasked with organising the event told The Times: ‘It was a nightmare, she was a nightmare.’
An England Club insider told the newspaper she was not supposed to be wearing jeans in the members’ areas of the tennis club. They said: ‘She’s not allowed to wear jeans.’
It’s a busy weekend for Meghan, who is still officially on maternity leave after the birth of her son, Archie, in May.
The Duchess of Cambridge arriving for the Ladies Final on day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. Stars of the future! Kate was introduced to junior players
The sisters-in-law spent the afternoon whispering to each other and erupting into fits of laughter while they watched the Wimbledon women’s final
The Duchess wore her brunette locks in bouncy curls, and accessorised her outfit with Asprey’s Woodland Oak Leaf earrings. Glowing in green! The button detail and bow added interest to Kate’s simple D&G dress
The Duchess of Cambridge took time to chat with (left to right) junior players Kamilla Bartone from Latvia and Giulia Morlet from France, ahead of the Ladies Singles Finals
A terrific trio! Kate, Meghan and Pippa seemed to be having a fun afternoon together as they laughed and chatted in the Royal Box
A royally good laugh! Kate and Meghan were all smiled as they enjoyed a friendly afternoon out at the tennis, despite being plagued for months by rumours of a feud
Tomorrow evening, she will join Prince Harry at the London premiere of The Lion King to mark Disney’s launch of the Protect the Pride conservation initiative, which will be supported by the Royal Foundation.
Meanwhile, Kate will be back on Centre Court with Prince William to watch her family friend Roger Federer, who recently revealed he’s given Prince George a few tennis lessons, battle it out with Novak Djokovic.
There’s no doubt that Meghan will be rooting for her friend Serena today, who is hoping to win her eighth Women’s Singles title at Wimbledon against first-time finalist Simona Halep.
However, as the royals are there in an official capacity, they must appear netural and give equal support to both players.
Laura Whitmore channeled the tennis white look as she joined her boyfriend Ian Sterling in a glass of Pimms (left). Poldark’s Aidan Turner looked handsome in a suit for the outing, sporting a rather bushy hipster beard
Catherine Zeta Jones cut a glamorous figure in a floral dress with a daring slit as she made her way to her seat. Designer Vera Wang opted for a quirky look in a striped waistcoat and black leggings
Prime Minister Theresa May was also taking in the action from the Royal Box, alongside her husband Philip
A royal catch up! Kate was seen chatting to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who is also a regular at SW19
Actresses Lily James (left) and Jodie Whittaker (right) also secured some of the best seats in the house, while former champion Martina Navratilova (right), was seen chatting to the Duchess of Cambridge
Serena is looking to go one step further than last year when she was defeated by Angelique Kerber in the final as the American tennis star looks for her first Grand Slam win since making return to tennis last year.
Former World No.1 Halep has reaches her first final at the All England Club, and is seeking her second Grand Slam title win after winning French Open last year.
Today is Kate’s second appearance at SW19 for 2019, having attended the Championships on day two, where she started her visit by shunning the royal box in favour of watching Brit hopeful Harriet Dart take on Christina McHale from the US on court 14.
The Duchess is a keen tennis fan, and has only missed one Wimbledon since marrying Prince William in 2011 – when she was heavily pregnant with Prince George.
Controversy surrounded Meghan’s Wimbledon visit last week, when a member of her security team asked another attendee not to take photos of the Duchess. It turned out that he’d been taking a selfie with the court in the background and had not been photographing the royal. She also sparked controversy by wearing jeans, which are not allowed in members’ areas
What rift? Meghan and Kate looked relaxed as they attended the King Power Royal Polo Day on Wednesday, with cheeky Prince Louis entertaining his aunt by stealing his mother’s sunglasses (left). Meghan took Baby Archie for his first public outing on Wednesday, when she attended a charity polo game to support Harry
In July 2018, the Duchesses had their first joint outing when they attended Wimbledon together, but a few months later, rumours of a rift between them started to swirl
In a BBC interview with Sue Barker in 2017 Kate revealed how she ‘begged’ her doctor to let her go to the final between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, and even wrote to the victorious Brit to apologise for her absence.
Kate became patron of Wimbledon in 2017, after being handed the honour by the Queen – who enjoyed 64 years in the role – as she sought to reduce her workload following her 90th birthday.
It’s been a star-studded year at SW19, with stars including David Beckham, Jude Law, Claire Foy, Hugh Grant, Dame Maggie Smith and Michael McIntyre taking their seats in the Royal Box at various stages throughout the week.
And today was no different with early celebrity arrivals including Laura Whitmore, Lily James and Dr Who star Jodie Whittaker.
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