Princess Kate is making a slow return to public duties following her cancer treatment, with the royal delighting Wimbledon fans with an unexpected appearance.

Catherine, Princess of Wales visited a wellbeing garden at Colchester Hospital on Wednesday, marking her first public appearance since she unexpectedly dropped out of an appearance at Royal Ascot two weeks ago.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited a cancer support center on Wednesday and spoke about her experience with cancer recovery.

The Princess of Wales had some words of consolation for the Wimbledon women's singles final runner-up, Amanda Anisimova

Catherine presented the trophies to the winners and runners-up of the Wimbledon final debuting fresh highlights and a lighter colour refresh

The Princess of Wales appeared to show concern for the Wimbledon staff before taking her place in the Royal Box for the women's final. Princess Kate met a string of tennis champions as she arrived at SW19 on Saturday,

Princess Kate will makes her first appearance at Wimbledon this year during today's women's singles final between Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova. Kensington Palace has announced that the Princess of Wales will attend at least one of this weekend's Wimbledon finals.

The Princess of Wales enjoys a playful relationship with Roger Federer which has developed at Wimbledon over the years.