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Kate Middleton’s Mother Attended Wimbledon in Her Place…And Her Outfit Is a Subtle Tribute to the Princess

She wore one of Kate's favorite brands

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Amid her ongoing cancer treatments, Kate Middleton, 42, has understandably been keeping a low profile. This, unfortunately, meant missing out on Wimbledon so far—but fortunately for royal fans, her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, made an appearance.

On Thursday, the pair attended day four of the tennis tournament, and the Princess of Wales's mom, 69, paid a subtle tribute to her daughter with her outfit. For the occasion, Carole wore the Irina Bias Cut Maxi Dress in a stunning tropical floral print—courtesy of the princess's go-to brand, Cefinn. To complete the look, she donned a white Cotton Herringbone blazer, suede brown pumps from Josie and a pair of sunglasses.

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The brand shared a snap of Carole's look on their official Instagram page and wrote, "Oozing chic in a fun, flamboyant print for Summer, our Irina Dress remains a sell-out hit season after season." One fan responded, "Carole looks stunning!" Another added, "Perfect dress."

If you've been keeping up with Kate's many fashion looks, you might recall some of her most memorable ensembles from Cefinn. For instance, in June 2023, when the princess visited the Riversley Park Children's Center in Nuneaton, she stole the show in a green Petra Silk Maxi Shirt Dress from Cefinn, pairing it with white Jimmy Choo pumps.

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Back in 2022, the princess also opted for a flattering blue Cefinn blouse while visiting St. John's Primary School in Port Glasgow with her husband. Her monochromatic ensemble included a long navy blazer, blue pants and matching heels.

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In a previous interview with Good Housekeeping, Carole opened up about her bond with Kate and her three children. She said, "I feel it is my children's role to pass on what they think is important to their children. That will happen; I suspect it will include a work ethic, because I know I have passed it on to my children. I have tried hard to be a listening grandmother and mother-in-law."

She continued, "That is why we are all still close, because our relationships has evolved as my children have had children. I've learned to be a wise grandmother, I hope. I know how hard it was for me bringing up my own children, that you invest a lot in them, and don't really want a know-it-all granny out there."

Something tells me we'll see even more sweet tributes in the future.

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