Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today? All the famous tennis fans
3 July 2024, 15:15
From David Beckham to Sir David Attenborough, the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl and The Duchess of Gloucester, here's all the famous faces who have been seen watching Wimbledon from the Royal Box.
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Wimbledon 2024 has officially kicked off, with the first two days of the championships in South London already bringing a host of famous faces to our screens; David Beckham, Sir David Attenborough and Dave Grohl.
The people you'll see in the Royal Box of Wimbledon will all be there by invitation only, with the requests to view the matches at Centre Court sent out by the Chairman of the All England Club.
This year, we've already seen Baroness Floella Benjamin, Katherine Jenkins and Sir David Attenborough grace the seats of Wimbledon's Royal Box, but who else is there?
Here's who is sat in the Royal Box of Wimbledon this year.
Day Three – 3rd July
The Duchess of Gloucester
The Duchess of Gloucester made an appearance at Wimbledon 2024. The cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II put on an animated display as she watched the games.
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Theresa May
Former Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband Phillip were attendees at Wimbledon on day three. She had previously appeared in the Royal Box alongside Kate Middleton in 2018.
Justin Rose and his wife Kate
Golfing legend Justin Rose was joined by his wife Kate at Wimbledon day three. The pair are regular Royal Box visitors and hopefully enjoyed the matches.
Day Two – 2nd July
Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighters' lead singer Dave Grohl made a surprising appearance at Wimbledon 2024 on day two, sitting in the Royal Box on Centre Court.
He looked very smart in a suit and was joined by his wife, Jordyn Grohl.
Jackie Stewart
Former Formula One racing driver Sir John Stewart OBE, 85, was in the Royal Box of Wimbledon for day two, watching the Ladies' Singles match between Marketa Vondrousova of Czech Republic and Jessica Bouzas Maneiro of Spain.
Simon Le Bon
Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon sat next to Dave Grohl and his wife at Wimbledon one day two of the championships.
He was joined by his daughter, Tallulah Le Bon, for the day.
Day One – 1st July
Sir David Attenborough
David Attenborough, 98, was in the Royal Box for Wimbledon day one alongside his daughter, Susan.
The broadcasting legend often attends the championships alongside his daughter, which he did in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Alexander Armstrong
Actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong, 54, was also seen in the Royal Box of Wimbledon on day one.
He was accompanied by his son, 17-year-old Rex, who looked as smart as his father in a spotless suit.
David Beckham
David Beckham, a regular at Wimbledon, was in the Royal Box for day one of the championships with his mother, Sandra.
Baroness Floella Benjamin
Flotilla Benjamin was also seen getting in the tennis spirit at Wimbledon on day one alongside her husband, Keith Taylor.
Jamie Cullum
Singer and songwriter Jamie Cullum was also pictured in the Royal Box one day one of Wimbledon 2024. He was seen shaking hands with David Beckham as he sat down, conversing with the footballer and his mother, Sandra.
Katherine Jenkins
Katherine Jenkins was dressed in her tennis whites, ready to watch the matches from Wimbledon alongside her husband Andrew Levitas in the Royal Box.
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