An avid sports fan, Diana, Princess of Wales, was seen courtside on Wimbledon frequently throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Her appearances were perhaps as memorable as some of the matches she watched. She was seen with Sarah, Duchess of York, multiple times, and she cheered on players with a pre-teen Prince William.
With the 2022 championships here, Royal Central is looking at the late Princess’s courtside fashion.
1981
Just weeks before she married the Prince of Wales, then-Lady Diana Spencer was seen at the 1981 Wimbledon Championships alongside Prince Albert of Monaco. A few days later, she would be seen on another day of the championships with the Duchess of Gloucester and her sister, Lady Sarah McCorquodale.
1985
Diana is pictured with former flat-mate Carolyn Herbert as they wait for play to start after a rain delay.
1987
1988
Diana and Sarah, Duchess of York, are seen with another friend at the 1988 championships.
1991
Diana attended the 1991 championships twice. On one occasion, she notably attended with her older son Prince William, who was nine-years-old at the time.
1993
On 4 July, Diana attends the Men’s Final.
1995
Diana is seen chatting with the Duke of Kent after American Pete Sampras wins the Men’s Final against Boris Becker of Germany.
