Kate Middleton made her second surprise appearance at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships over the weekend, stepping out with Prince William and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, for the Men’s Final on July 13. But while the Princess of Wales stunned in royal blue, it wasn’t her outfit that had the internet talking, it was her noticeably thin frame.
Just one day earlier, Kate attended the Women’s Final solo, marking a rare and highly anticipated public appearance following her battle with cancer. For Sunday’s event, she wore a midi-length blue tea dress with fluttery bow details on the sleeves, brown pumps, and a wide-brimmed straw hat with a black ribbon. Her long curls cascaded gently over her shoulders, and she accessorized with delicate gold jewelry.
While many fans praised her grace and style, others couldn’t help but express concern over her appearance, some calling it “deeply worrying.” “This is beyond skinny. It is worrisome, this is not healthy!” one person wrote. “Does anyone care about Kate Middleton? KP should take a break from stalking Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex to actually help Kate. This is troubling,” another added.
Others echoed similar sentiments. “This is not normal,” one person wrote, with another commenting, “I’m no fan of Kate Middleton, but this is disturbing to see. She needs help.” A third said, “I thought the same. Very sad.”
Kate Middleton’s Wimbledon Return Marks One Year Since Courageous Cancer Revelation
Kate’s reemergence at Wimbledon comes one year after her emotional 2024 appearance, which followed her public revelation that she had been diagnosed with abdominal cancer. A royal insider told PEOPLE at the time that her return to the tournament was a powerful symbol of resilience. “She has gone through something awful and stressful, and it is critical to have little wins to look forward to or to give you the courage and energy to go forward. And this was it.”
Still, many fans rushed to her defense this year, reminding others that her health condition could be playing a role in her appearance. “She could have lost weight because of her cancer?” someone said as another wrote. “She’s undergoing cancer treatment…” Someone else commented, “It might bear repeating, but it’s safe to say that abdominal cancer and cancer treatment will affect appetite, and in some cases increase the need for dietary changes as well as affect metabolism.”
