The royals happy to be snapped at Wimbledon: Zara, Camilla and Sophie show Meghan how it's done as they smile for the crowds on Centre Court (and no-one was told off by a bodyguard)

  • Zara, 38, sat with husband Mike Tindall, 40, amongst crowds on Centre Court 
  • Duchess of Cornwall, 71, took a backstage tour before heading to the show court 
  • And Sophie Wessex, 54, looked radiant in a floral blue number as she joined Prince Albert of Monaco, 61, for an afternoon of tennis-watching
  • Camilla, dressed in a favourite white dress, looked delighted to be back at SW19  
  • Earlier, the duchess spent time chatting to the stars of wheelchair tennis as well as meeting the officials and staff who bring the two-week event to life 

The Duchess of Cornwall, Sophie Wessex and Zara Tindall are the latest royals to grace the All England Club at Wimbledon - and they all seemed more than happy to mingle with the crowds and be photographed. 

Zara, 38, put on an affectionate display with husband Mike Tindall, 40, as they took their seats on Centre Court. The mother-of-two dressed casually in a £369 blue-and-white striped dress, donning a pair of glasses to keep out the Wimbledon glare. 

And Camilla, 71, looked delighted to have an afternoon of spectating ahead of her as she took her seat in the royal box for men's quarter-final day. 

Recycling a favourite dress for her trip to south-west London, she sported the same elegant v-necked Fiona Clare dress that she wore to Prince Louis' christening back in July 2018. 

Last week Meghan was criticised for sitting with just two friends in the royal box and not allowing anyone to take photos of her. 

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The royals were out in force at Wimbledon this afternoon as men's quarter-final day got underway on Centre Court. Zara Tindall, 38, sat with husband Mike Tindall, 40, in the royal box this afternoon as they waited to watch some of the biggest stars in tennis take to the court - including Roger Federer

The royals were out in force at Wimbledon this afternoon as men's quarter-final day got underway on Centre Court. Zara Tindall, 38, sat with husband Mike Tindall, 40, in the royal box this afternoon as they waited to watch some of the biggest stars in tennis take to the court - including Roger Federer

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Affectionate: The couple, who have two children, Mia Grace, five, and Lena, looked close as they made their way to their seats in the royal box

Affectionate: The couple, who have two children, Mia Grace, five, and Lena, looked close as they made their way to their seats in the royal box

And the loved-up display continued, with Zara gently poking her husband's top lip...
...before resting her head on his shoulder as the matches began

And the loved-up display continued, with Zara gently poking her husband's top lip before resting her head on his shoulder as the matches began

The couple, who were sat next to, from left Vivian Sibold and Nico Rosber, later switched places, with Zara catching up on news from others courts on her phone

The couple, who were sat next to, from left Vivian Sibold and Nico Rosber, later switched places, with Zara catching up on news from others courts on her phone

Leaning in: The joke between the couple appeared to centre around the facial hair on Mike's top lip, with Zara seemingly fixated with it

Leaning in: The joke between the couple appeared to centre around the facial hair on Mike's top lip, with Zara seemingly fixated with it

Anyone for Pimm's? Zara grabs a glass of the traditional Wimbledon drink from a bypasser

Anyone for Pimm's? Zara grabs a glass of the traditional Wimbledon drink from a bypasser

Half the fun! The couple then pass the fruity favourite between them, sharing the drink

Half the fun! The couple then pass the fruity favourite between them, sharing the drink

Camilla wore sunglasses to shield her eyes from the sun on Wednesday afternoon as she enjoyed Wimbledon

Camilla wore sunglasses to shield her eyes from the sun on Wednesday afternoon as she enjoyed Wimbledon 

Sophie Wessex, 54, looked relaxed as she chatted to the royal in the sunshine today as she was dressed in a blue patterned dress

Sophie Wessex, 54, looked relaxed as she chatted to the royal in the sunshine today as she was dressed in a blue patterned dress

Sky blue: Sophie cut a stylish figure in a £795 Peter Pilotto floral-print cloqué dress

Sky blue: Sophie cut a stylish figure in a £795 Peter Pilotto floral-print cloqué dress

 

The Tindalls stood to welcome Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, with Zara sporting a blue-and-white striped shirt dress for the occasion

The Tindalls stood to welcome Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, with Zara sporting a blue-and-white striped shirt dress for the occasion

The couple watched intently as the on-court action began, with Zara donning her sunglasses on a bright day on Centre Court

The couple watched intently as the on-court action began, with Zara donning her sunglasses on a bright day on Centre Court 

The couple joined in with the rest of the crowd who were getting behind the players and reacting to the match

The couple joined in with the rest of the crowd who were getting behind the players and reacting to the match

Zara appeared fixated with trying to get something from her husband's top tip

Zara appeared fixated with trying to get something from her husband's top tip

Mike didn't alter his gaze from the tennis though as Zara continued to try and brush off whatever she'd spotted

Mike didn't alter his gaze from the tennis though as Zara continued to try and brush off whatever she'd spotted

Finally, distracted, Tindall put his hand up to his mouth to try and address the problem

Finally, distracted, Tindall put his hand up to his mouth to try and address the problem

The Duchess of Cornwall was the latest royal attendee today, arriving in the royal box on day nine of the Wimbledon Championships - after enjoying a tour of the All England Club this morning

The Duchess of Cornwall was the latest royal attendee today, arriving in the royal box on day nine of the Wimbledon Championships - after enjoying a tour of the All England Club this morning

The Countess of Wessex smiled and laughed with Prince Albert of Monaco today as they sat in the royal box to watch the tennis at Wimbledon

The Countess of Wessex smiled and laughed with Prince Albert of Monaco today as they sat in the royal box to watch the tennis at Wimbledon

Sophie spoke to a friend dressed in the Peter Pilotto Floral-print cloqué dress, which was £795, but is currently sold out

Sophie spoke to a friend dressed in the Peter Pilotto Floral-print cloqué dress, which was £795, but is currently sold out

Zara also had a navy leather bag with her, which matched her long dress which she was wearing for the occasion

Zara also had a navy leather bag with her, which matched her long dress which she was wearing for the occasion 

Camilla, looking elegant in the Fiona Clare dress she wore to Prince Louis' christening in July 2018, is the latest royal to arrive at Wimbledon, enjoying a backstage tour on Wednesday

Camilla, looking elegant in the Fiona Clare dress she wore to Prince Louis' christening in July 2018, is the latest royal to arrive at Wimbledon, enjoying a backstage tour on Wednesday

Finishing the look with a casual-style bag and single string of pearls, Camilla looked delighted to be at SW19 as the tennis action hots up

Finishing the look with a casual-style bag and single string of pearls, Camilla looked delighted to be at SW19 as the tennis action hots up

Camilla is the latest royal, along with Sophie Wessex, to arrive in south-west London to watch mens quarter finals day play out

Camilla is the latest royal, along with Sophie Wessex, to arrive in south-west London to watch mens quarter finals day play out

Ball boys and girls waited in line to meet the duchess, who spent time chatting with youngster Michael Aw-Yong, 14, who's a ball boy at the tournament this year

Ball boys and girls waited in line to meet the duchess, who spent time chatting with youngster Michael Aw-Yong, 14, who's a ball boy at the tournament this year

Elsewhere, the Countess of Wessex smiled and laughed with Prince Albert of Monaco as the pair arrived to see Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in action. 

Sophie, 54, looked relaxed as she chatted to the European royal in the sunshine - dressed in a £795 Peter Pilotto Floral-print cloqué dress. Albert was similarly smartly dressed in a navy suit and tie, along with sunglasses.

Zara and Mike looked thoroughly engaged in the match as they clapped and cheered with the crowds. 

Mike was also dressed for the day, in a dark blue suit and a paler shirt underneath. 

The Duchess of Cornwall looked on sparkling form for the solo visit to SW19 as she met with the staff, officials and ball-boys and girls who help to bring the two-week tournament to life. 

As she made her way to the royal box with aides, the duchess enjoyed a joke with theatre star and Radio 2 presenter Elaine Paige.   

Cutting a stylish figure, Camilla matched the Fiona Clare dress, which has pretty embroided floral detail around the neck, with a single string of pearls and a pair of low-heeled court shoes in tan.

Carrying a casual-style Heidi Klein bag with bamboo handles, Camilla spent time chatting with ball boy Michael Aw-Yong, 14, about what it's like to work on the show courts with some of the biggest stars in the game.  

Ava McCarthy Kerrigan, 16, who's on court as a ball girl this week shakes Camilla's hand

Ava McCarthy Kerrigan, 16, who's on court as a ball girl this week shakes Camilla's hand

Zara and Mike looked thoroughly engaged in the match as they clapped and cheered with the crowds

Zara and Mike looked thoroughly engaged in the match as they clapped and cheered with the crowds

The couple were enjoying the match within the crowd at Wimbledon today and seemed to be having a great time

The couple were enjoying the match within the crowd at Wimbledon today and seemed to be having a great time 

Sir Michael Parkinson at behind the royals today at Wimbledon with them all clapping the players

Sir Michael Parkinson at behind the royals today at Wimbledon with them all clapping the players 

The prince kept his lips hydrated as he watched the Wimbledon today with Sophie Wessex

The prince kept his lips hydrated as he watched the Wimbledon today with Sophie Wessex 

Prince Albert of Monaco II spoke to a friend in the royal box on day nine of the Wimbledon Championships

Prince Albert of Monaco II spoke to a friend in the royal box on day nine of the Wimbledon Championships

Camilla also took time to chat with stars of the wheelchair game during the visit, as they prepare to take to the showcourts tomorrow. 

British hopeful Andy Lapthorne shook the duchess' hand as she made her way along the game's best home-grown stars. Lapthorne, 28, will take on David Wagner tomorrow as the wheelchair tennis gets underway.

MEN'S QUARTER-FINAL DAY: ORDER OF PLAY 

CENTRE COURT

N. Djokovic vs D. Goffin

K. Nishikori vs R. Federer

COURT ONE

G. Pella vs R. Bautista Agut 

 S. Querrey vs R. Nadal

While Prince Charles was at an event in London today, Sophie Wessex was at SW19 for one of the tournament's biggest days, spending time with close friend Prince Albert of Monaco.  

Sophie wore the pretty Peter Pilotto Floral-print cloqué dress with a gold necklace and a silver over sized clutch. She also wore her blonde locks up and kept her make up natural to watch today's game. 

There was also a good sprinkling of celebrities in the stands of Centre Court.   

It's me EP! Camilla chats with Elaine Paige in the royal box this afternoon as the royal settles down to watch men's quarter-final day

It's me EP! Camilla chats with Elaine Paige in the royal box this afternoon as the royal settles down to watch men's quarter-final day 

Wheelchair tennis star Andy Lapthorne shakes hands with the royal on Wednesday as the duchess took a backstage tour to meet players and staff ahead of the mens' quarter finals

Wheelchair tennis star Andy Lapthorne shakes hands with the royal on Wednesday as the duchess took a backstage tour to meet players and staff ahead of the mens' quarter finals

The legendary theatre star and the duchess shared a joke as a star-studded crowd arrived on Centre Court

The legendary theatre star and the duchess shared a joke as a star-studded crowd arrived on Centre Court

What a jape! Paige leans across to chat to Camilla after spotting the duchess in the royal box

What a jape! Paige leans across to chat to Camilla after spotting the duchess in the royal box

Leading the way into the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in south London was supermodel Twiggy, 69, accompanied by a host of veteran famous faces.

The 60s icon stood out from the crowd in a clashing red and pink suit as she arrived arm-in-arm with her husband of 30 years, Allan Leigh Lawson.

Dame Shirley Bassey, 82, was also seen arriving at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, alongside musical legend Elaine Paige, 71, and broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson, 84.

Lapthorne, 28, will take on David Wagner tomorrow as the wheelchair tennis gets underway

Lapthorne, 28, will take on David Wagner tomorrow as the wheelchair tennis gets underway

The Duchess of Cornwall greets Jordanne Whiley, who is gunning for an eleventh grand slam title at this year's Wimbledon

The Duchess of Cornwall greets Jordanne Whiley, who is gunning for an eleventh grand slam title at this year's Wimbledon

The Duchess of Cornwall meets museum conservator Shelley Blake, who takes care of the All England Club's much-visited museum

The Duchess of Cornwall meets museum conservator Shelley Blake, who takes care of the All England Club's much-visited museum

After her whistle-stop tour of the club's staff quarters, Camilla made her way onto Centre Court

After her whistle-stop tour of the club's staff quarters, Camilla made her way onto Centre Court

Day nine of Wimbledon will see all the major players including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Serena Williams take to the court.

Defending champion Djokovic is kicking off proceedings against Belgium's David Goffin before Federer battles it out against Kei Nishikori on Centre Court.

Over on Court One, Rafael Nadal will be taking on the United States' Sam Querrey in the final men's quarter-final.

With no Brits left in the singles draws, Andy Murray is flying the flag in the mixed doubles.

So Sophie, do you really have super powers?

The Countess of Wessex cut a dash at Wimbledon – with a handbag that hinted at secret life outside the Royal Family.

Tucked under her arm, the large envelope clutch was embossed with the words: 'I'm not saying I am wonderwoman. I'm just saying that no one has ever seen me and wonderwoman in the same place.'

The slogan is popular on the small business website Etsy, appearing on products including T-shirts, mugs and towels.

She paired the bag with a bold patterned Peter Pilotto dress, which costs £795.


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