Princess Kate shows concern for Wimbledon staff as she takes place in Royal Box
Princess Kate met a string of tennis champions as she arrived at SW19 on Saturday (12 July), before she was introduced to several members of staff
She asked them: 'How have you coped in this heat? It has been so hot, hasn't it?'
Wearing a cream high-collared belted top and flowing skirt, Catherine also met Bob Flin, Wimbledon's longest-serving honorary steward.
The mother-of-three, who is making a steady return to public duties following her cancer diagnosis.
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