Kate Middleton ribbon: Why does Duchess of Cambridge wear a bow to Wimbledon?

Perhaps the Royal Family's biggest tennis fan, Kate, Duchess of Cambridge appeared

at Wimbledon today (July 5) dressed in a blue polka-dot dress. But eagle-eyed royal

at Wimbledon today (July 5) dressed in a blue polka-dot dress. But eagle-eyed royal

which the Duchess has also been spotted wearing at past tournaments.

The specific bow Kate wears to Wimbledon is the ribbon

of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (AELTC).

Female members of the club tend to wear the ribbon bow,

while male members opt to wear a dark green and purple tie.

Kate wears her ribbon in her capacity as Patron of the AELTC, a role she has held for six years.