Kate Middleton and her animated facial expressions return to Wimbledon!

The royal’s husband and parents also attended the tennis tournament on July 5

JULY 5, 2022 2:59 PM EDTJUL 5, 2022, 2:59 PM EDT

The Duchess of Cambridge made her first appearance at Wimbledon 2022 on Tuesday. Kate, who is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, was joined by her husband, Prince William , at the tennis tournament.

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The royal mom of three looked characteristically stylish wearing a blue polka dot dress by Alessandra Rich for the summer outing. Kate’s mom and dad, Carole and Michael Middleton, also attended Wimbledon on July 5. The Duchess was seen sweetly blowing a kiss to her parents in the royal box, and making funny facial expressions during the tournament.

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Kate wore a pretty polka dot dress for her first Wimbledon appearance of the year.

Kate looked pretty in polka dots for her first Wimbledon appearance of the year.

Prince William and Kate made an appearance at the tournament on July 5.

The Duchess was beaming as she sat next to her husband.

The Duchess laughed next to her husband.

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’ mom is patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

The Duchess could not hide her emotions watching the tournament.

Exhibit A

Exhibit B (Oh no!)

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Exhibit C

Exhibit D

Kate laughed as she watched William cheer!

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Kate has previously said that watching Wimbledon was “very much part of my growing up. It’s such a quintessential part of the English summer, and I think it really inspires youngsters, myself, it inspired me, when I was younger to get involved in the game. It hasn’t changed either, I think that’s what’s so wonderful.”