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The Duchess of Sussex, 36, will carry out her first official solo outing with sister-in-law Kate, 36.
She has made fleeting visits to Wimbledon before whereas sister-in-law Kate, 36, has attended the tournament almost every year since marrying Prince William.
As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate is a keen tennis fan and this weekend will see break her maternity leave from Prince Louis in order to attend.
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Kensington Palace has confirmed Meghan and Kate will watch seventh-time Wimbledon champion Serena, 36, battle Angelique Kerber in the women’s final for a possible eighth title.
A Palace statement said: “The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), and the Duchess of Sussex, will attend the Ladies’ Singles Final at The Championships, Wimbledon, on Saturday 14th July.
“Prior to the start of the day, Their Royal Highnesses will meet a number of former Wimbledon Ladies Champions, as well as some of The Championships’ ball boys and ball girls, to hear more about their experiences of the tournament.”
Meghan and Serena are good friends, with the tennis supremo and her husband Alexis Ohanian guests at the royal wedding of Harry and Meghan in May.
Serena spoke of her joy at having the duchess coming to watch her play at a post-match press conference this week.
She said: “We’ve always had a wonderful friendship.
“Every year, for a couple years, she comes out to Wimbledon, has supported me.
“Now she’s supporting me in a different role. But our friendship is still exactly the same.
“We always have supported each other, just been there for each other through a lot. I look forward to it.”
What time is the match on Saturday?
The women’s final starts on Centre Court at 2pm, with the men’s starting at the time but on Sunday.
Both matches will be aired like on BBC with coverage presented by Sue Barker.
Will Meghan watch the men’s final on Sunday?
The Duchess of Cambridge will watch then men’s single finals on Sunday with husband Prince William but Meghan will not attend.
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