Kate and William Join Mexican Wave at Wimbledon

by Tom Sykes Aug 2, 2012 10:35 AM EDT

Royal wave

DV1248983 — CARL COURT / AFP / Getty Images

William and Kate entered fully into the Olympic spirit today, participating in a Mexican wave while seated in the Royal Box at Wimbledon, as they watched British player Andy Murray cruise to victory in the men's singles quarter finals against Nicolas Almagro of Spain today.

148073308JH00015_Olympics_D — Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

Kate was seen crying after Murray was defeated in the Wimbledon final by Federer last month.

Kate was wearing a £515 Stella McCartney knee-length dress, last worn to an opening at the National Portrait Gallery.

148073308JH00016_Olympics_D — Clive Brunskill / Getty Images

The Mexican waves lapped around the bleachers between games.

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