Wimbledon has been the breeding ground for iconic fashion moments for longer than Federer’s reign as grass-court number one. Even when the weather falters and the covers are sprinted with impeccable speed and precision, the two week tennis championship is an occasion to dress up for.

With international appeal, the glamour of Wimbledon draws in the biggest celebrity names (this was the ground where Bradley Cooper and Gerard Butler’s bromance was formed) as well as returning royals.

Kate Middleton has been a regular feature on Centre Court as long Nadal has been picking out his wedgies, and as such has become accustomed to dressing for the occasion. Today the royal gave us all a lesson in summer dressing and reminded us of the tremendous power of the perfect white dress.

Kate Middleton’s perfect white summer dress is peak Wimbledon fashion