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Princess Charlotte broke a traditional rule during her appearance at Wimbledon with her parents and older brother over the weekend.
The family occupied the Royal Box and appeared cheerful as they watched Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev compete in the gentlemen's singles finals on Sunday, July 12, though Prince Louis was absent from the outing.
Princess Charlotte wore a deep blue dress while sitting beside her brother Prince George throughout the match, and one particular action violated an established protocol. London experienced particularly high temperatures over the weekend, most notably at Wimbledon, where the mercury climbed to 29C (84.2F). It comes after the young princess had everyone gushing when a lip reader exposed a "relatable" moment.
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Despite normally being prohibited, Princess Charlotte, alongside Kate Middleton, was permitted to break one customary rule for ladies in the Royal Box: she wore a hat.
While Prince William and Princess Kate seemed unaffected by the sweltering conditions, both Prince George and Princess Charlotte returned to their seats sporting woven hats following a short interval.
According to Royal Box regulations, ladies are requested to refrain from wearing hats, to prevent obstructing the view of spectators seated behind them during play. The tournament's website states, "Ladies are asked not to wear hats, as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them."
Princess Charlotte did opt for a hat, which were supplied by Wimbledon in a bid to help spectators stay cool. Her mother also embraced this relaxation of the rules during the family outing, eventually sporting a wide-brimmed hat as the sun blazed down on the grounds.
During a previous visit to Wimbledon, Meghan Markle also wore a hat, though she chose not to sit in the Royal Box on that occasion. The tournament's prestigious seating area is reserved exclusively for those who have received a formal invitation. This year's event has drawn notable attendees, including David Beckham and Rory McIlroy, alongside members of the Royal Family.
The Royal Box enforces a strict dress code, with all guests seated in this section required to dress appropriately. Prince William and Prince George, for instance, both wore full suits with blazers and ties at the match, despite the sweltering temperatures across London.
It comes after a lip-reader Nicola Hickling told The Mirror US that Charlotte asked her mother, "How do they keep themselves cool?" referring to the tennis players, before relatably adding, "It's so hot."
According to Nicola, Kate responded by telling her daughter, "They keep themselves cool by using ice and cooling towels to cool down." During their conversation, Charlotte also noticed herself on the big screen, reportedly telling Kate, "We're on the big TV," as the Princess of Wales laughed, replying, "Aww, everyone can see us," according to the lip reader.
