Tennis

ROYAL SEAT FILLED

Tennis fan Pippa Middleton sexes up day one of Wimbledon 2016 in Andy Murray’s absence as she settles in to watch reigning champ Novak Djokovic

The Duchess of Cambridge's celebrity sister is a regular feature at the SW19 courts when the tennis Grand Slam comes around

WALLY DOWNES JR

Published: 13:39, 27 Jun 2016
Updated: 13:45, 27 Jun 2016

TENNIS groupie Pippa Middleton has got her famous royal behind back in the royal seats at Wimbledon 2016.

Princess Kate’s sister shot to fame for the derriere-complimenting dress she wore to Prince William's wedding.

Kate Middleton is a regular on the British tennis circuit with trips to Queen's and the All England Club in Wimbledon to watch the best of British talent — Kate Middleton is a regular on the British tennis circuit with trips to Queen's and the All England Club in Wimbledon to watch the best of British talentCredit: PA:Press Association

The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is a keen tennis player and spectator — The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is a keen tennis player and spectatorCredit: PA:Press Association

And she has used her notoriety to claim the best seats in SW19 ever since.

The Duchess of Cambridge's sibling was a guest of Roger Federer at the 2012 US Open.

And is regularly seeing playing the game with brother James who escorted her down to south London on Monday.

James Middleton is also in south-west London for the opening day of the tennis — James Middleton is also in south-west London for the opening day of the tennisCredit: PA:Press Association

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Pippa Middleton has become a celebrity column writer and a celebrity chef since finding fame through her sister's marriage to the future king of England — Pippa Middleton has become a celebrity column writer and a celebrity chef since finding fame through her sister's marriage to the future king of EnglandCredit: PA:Press Association

The socialite was the most exotic name on the guest list at the All England club on Monday with few other celebs interested without Andy Murray on court — The socialite was the most exotic name on the guest list at the All England club on Monday with few other celebs interested without Andy Murray on courtCredit: EPA

Pippa Middleton has taken her place in the Royal Box on Centre Court where she was all smiles ahead of the match between Novak Djokovic and James Ward — Pippa Middleton has taken her place in the Royal Box on Centre Court where she was all smiles ahead of the match between Novak Djokovic and James WardCredit: PA:Press Association

The 32-year-old is the most high-profile name on the Royal Box guest list on the opening day with star attraction Andy Murray not on the schedule.

But reigning champions and world No1 Novak Djokovic will be on show against British sacrificial lamb James Ward on centre-court.

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