Wimbledon Royal Box Guest List: All the Stars, From David Attenborough to David Beckham

Wimbledon has opened its gates and the Royal Box is already packed with a star-studded guest list that includes sports stars, actors and presenters.

Emma Raducanu and defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz are the highlights of the opening day at the All England Club, while Andy Murray will decide tonight whether to play singles after undergoing pre-tournament surgery to remove a spinal cyst.

The 37-year-old said he wanted to “feel the buzz” on Center Court one last time and retire before retiring.

Above the mingling crowds, fans can expect to see a few famous faces over the next two weeks. Each year, the Royal Box is a focal point for celebrity events, as was the case last year when American singer Ariana Grande sent fans into a frenzy when she appeared at the men’s singles final without a wedding ring. Last year’s men’s singles final attracted a top-tier crowd that included Ian McKellen, Nick Jonas, Maggie Smith, Daniel Craig, Andrew Garfield, Stormzy and the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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The Royal Box, situated in the best viewing spot on Centre Court, has been used to entertain Wimbledon friends and guests since 1922 and has 74 exclusive seats. Invitations are sent out by the Chairman of the All England Club, but members of The Championships’ Organising Committee and The Lawn Tennis Association can make suggestions. Many stars return each year, such as David Beckham and his mother Sandra, while new celebrities and actors are introduced to the world of Wimbledon each year.

Below you can find all the stars who were in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today:

Mr David Attenborough and his daughter Susan

98-year-old Planet Earth The presenter and his daughter Susan have a tradition of attending the games together in previous years.

Alexander Armstrong and his son Rex

The Pointless The presenter is in the stands with his son Rex on the first day of Wimbledon.

Sir David Beckham and his mother Sandra

The former English footballer is known for taking his mother Sandra to the tennis championships every year.

Baroness Floella Benjamin and her husband Keith Taylor

Actor and presenter, known for children’s programs such as: Playing schoolI’ll be watching from the Royal Box today.

Jamie Cullum

‘These are the days’ musician Jamie Cullum, one of the UK’s best-selling jazz artists, will watch Emma Raducanu take on Mexican Renata Zarazua.

Katherine Jenkins and her husband Andrew Levitas

The classic Welsh singer-songwriter and her husband, musician Andrew Levitas,

Alison Oliver

The actor is best known for his role in the adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Conversations with friends and for her role in the film of the extremely privileged Venetia Catton Saltburndirected by Emerald Fennell.