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Sweet reason Kate took George to Wimbledon and not Charlotte as prince dons adorable suit

Kate Middleton took Prince George to his first ever Wimbledon final today as it was her first-born's 'treat day'.

The well-behaved eight-year-old is taking in a day at the tennis alongside his dad Prince William and mother Kate Middleton, without siblings Charlotte or Louis.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in the royal box on Centre Court watching fiery Nick Kyrgios play defending champion Novak Djokovic.

The colourful Australian, who strolled to the first set, will need to watch his language with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their eldest child sitting yards away from the baseline.

When asked about George coming to Wimbledon, Kate - who is patron of the All England Club - said: "Is this your first time? It is, isn't it?" to which the boy replied: "Yes".

Prince George is currently enjoyed his first ever visit to the All England Club (REUTERS)

When asked why Charlotte was not there, she said: "It's George's treat today."

George, dressed in a smart suit, was asked who he was going to support and appeared too shy to answer so William looked at him and whispered: "Djokovic" before adding: "We'll see how long it lasts. He'll support the winner."

William then spoke to them about Kyrgios' powerful serve and Djokovic's experience in playing grand slam finals.

He added: "I think it's going to be an electrifying spectacle."

It's George's 'treat day' so he gets to attend as his sister stays at home (Javier Garcia/REX/Shutterstock)

Kate looked summery in a navy blue skirt and matching top with white polka dots by designer Alessandra Rich.

The royals first greeted a group of military personnel who are working as stewards at the championship - Lt Col Lucy Smith from the Army, deputy assistant commissioner Philip Morton, from the London Fire Brigade, Lt Commander Chris Boucher from the Royal Navy and Sergeant Jacquie Crook from the Royal Air Force.

Kate asked them about their roles and how many championships they had worked at Wimbledon, to which one replied: "19 years".

Maverick Kyrgios is no stranger to on-court meltdowns.

Novak Djokovic had no answer to Nick Kyrgios in the first set (Getty Images)

He was branded 'evil' by third round opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas after one of the most controversial matches in Wimbledon history.

Kyrgios admitted he spat in the direction of a spectator as he criticised "disrespectful" fans during a post-match news conference while eating sushi on day one.

Serbian Djokovic, who knocked out British number one Cameron Norrie from the tournament on Thursday, said: "I think, between us players, we always know how dangerous he is, on grass particularly, because of his game, because of his attitude on the court being so confident, just going for it, being a very complete player."

The royals have greeted ball boys and girls as well as Wimbledon staff (REUTERS)

Kyrgios also spoke about Djokovic in a press conference after Nadal's withdrawal, in which he said has developed a "bromance" with the defending champion over the last few months.

The 26-year-old said he thinks a "Kyrgios-Djokovic final would be mouth-watering".

"You'll never probably see anyone who just wins and just plays the game just so good as a winner than Djokovic," he later added.

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