King Charles made a surprise change in royal tradition amid a possibility that Kate Middleton has hit the Buckingham Palace courts.
As per The Times, the British Monarch has changed a dress code rule at Buckingham Palace.
Previously, the players were required to wear all white on the private courts at Buckingham Palace.
But now King Charles made it easy after the new rule tennis whites are "preferred" but "not essential" for members of the royal family, household staff and guests who use the palace courts.
He reportedly wanted to minimise the sense of formality and allow guests and staff to enjoy the sport without rigid protocol.
The Buckingham Palace tennis court was constructed in 1919 during the reign of King George V.
Although King Charles is not an avid tennis fan, his grandfather, King George VI, had a notable affinity for the game.
He played against champion Fred Perry at Buckingham Palace in the 1930s.
A charity match benefitting the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Full Stop Campaign was held at the courts in 2000.
To note, King Charles' decision came amid the reports suggested that Kate Middleton may have returned to the Buckingham Palace tennis courts.
While Wimbledon still enforces an all-white dress code, it relaxed its rules in 2022 to allow darker-colored undershorts for women.
To note, Princess Kate's last appearance on a tennis court was at Wimbledon in 2023, where she played tennis with Roger Federer before her cancer battle.
