Wimbledon 2024 is nearly over, but there's still time to indulge in our favourite sport: celeb spotting. The annual tournament always attracts stellar guests, some of whom are fortunate enough to watch the matches from Centre Court’s esteemed Royal Box. The exclusive 74-seat area has been entertaining guests since 1922 and many a famous derrière has graced those dark green Lloyd Loom wicker chairs – and 2024 is no different.
Usual faces include Kate Middleton, Sienna Miller, Alexa Chung and Stormzy, as well as David Beckham, Zara and Mike Tindall and Queen Camilla. It's the perfect place to watch A-listers reacting to the tennis with little to no control over their facial expressions. It's also a fashion event in and of itself as the stars have to adhere to a strict formal dress code.
Those lucky enough to be invited to the royal box are treated to a fantastic view of the tennis, lunch in the Clubhouse and tea and drinks at the end of the day. For lunch, guests can expect a carefully curated spread of hot and cold dishes, from lobster tail to luxury cuts of meat and seafood. Of course, strawberries and cream are then served for dessert. Guests are asked to dress smart and men are required to wear a suit and tie. Meanwhile, ladies are asked not to wear hats because they obstruct the view of the people behind them.
Who sits in the Royal Box at Wimbledon?
Not any Tom, Dick or Harry can rock up to The Royal Box. Per the Wimbledon website, invitations come from the Chairman of the All England Club, taking into account suggestions from members of The Championships’ Organising Committee, The Lawn Tennis Association and other relevant sources.
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that The Royal Box has hosted, yes, you guessed it, many British royals over the years (although the invitation can be extended to overseas royal families too).
Last year, the guests included: The Prince and Princess of Wales, their son Prince George, Prince Michael of Kent, Tom Cruise, Kate Winslet, Bear Grylls, Tim Peake, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Mary Berry, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gareth Southgate.
Who's in the Royal Box today for the final?
The Princess of Wales made a rare public appearance at the men's final alongside Princess Charlotte and her sister Pippa Middleton. You can shop her full look here.
Who is in the Royal Box on day 13?
Here's who we spotted on the Royal Box for the first day of the finals weekend - where they saw Barbora Krejcikova beat Jasmine Paolini to the women's single title.
Actress Kate Beckinsdale was spotted in the Royal Box watching the women's single final on day 13.
Actor Hugh Jackman was spotted in the Wimbledon Royal Box on day 13 - the penultimate day of the competition
Former Lioness Jill Scott watches the Wimbledon women's final from the Royal Box.
Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes were spotted in the Wimbledon Royal Box on day 13 of the tournament.
Former Wimbledon presenter and professional tennis player Sue Barker taking her seat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon.
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova in the Wimbledon Royal Box on day 13 of the competition
Tom Cruise watching the action from the Royal Box for the women's singles finals at Wimbledon.
Who's in the Royal Box on day 12?
Discover which stars took their seats for the men's semi-finals on day 12 of the tournament.
Who was in the Royal Box on day 11?
As the guests arrived for day 11 of the tournament, we've already spotted some top-notch celebs.
Ilana Kloss and Billie Jean King
Pictured in the Royal box were tennis legend Ilana Kloss and Billie Jean King. The two former athletes secretly married in 2018, having been in a relationship together for over 40 years. For Billie Jean, discovering her sexuality was a journey. She told PEOPLE, '[sexuality] is a continuum. You're finding your truth, and it doesn't have to stay the same.'
Rob Brydon
Welsh actor and comedian Rob Brydon was spotted watching the tournament, joined by his wife Clare Holland. The actor is best know for his work on Would I Lie To You? and Gavin and Stacey. In 2013, he was awarded an MBE for services to comedy and broadcasting, and for charitable services. He's previously opened up about being 'not sure' how to feel following his honour - saying, 'I'm not sure how I feel about the honours system... "Hang on a minute Rob, you accepted it." Yes, I did, because for my parents it was just astonishing.'
Annabel Croft
Former British tennis player turned presenter Annabel Croft attended, joined by her son Charlie. The TV personality plays an integral role at Wimbledon, often hosting on-court interviews. In 2023, Annabel - who lost her husband in May last year - partook in Strictly Come Dancing, finishing fourth with her partner Johannes Radebe.
Who was in the Royal Box on day 10?
Queen Camilla
Queen Camilla arrived at Wimbledon for day 10 of the tournament, wearing a cream linen dress by Anna Valentine. She was seen shaking hands with ball boys and ball girls as she arrived, before meeting former British tennis players Jamie Delgado and Laura Robson. The Queen has been taking on many of the King's events, as he undergoes chemotherapy.
Keira Knightley
Love Actually's Keira Knightley took her seat in the box alongside her husband, James Righton - who is best known as fronting indie band The Klaxons. The pair tied the knot back in 2013, and share two children.
Richard E. Grant
Also dressed to impress was Richard E. Grant, who was joined by Jemima Khan. Richard is best know for his roles in Saltburn, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Spice World. Meanwhile, Jemima is an English journalist and screenwriter, who was previously married to retired cricketer and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Kahn. Jemima was also close friends with the late Princess Diana.
Bjorn Ulvaeus
Feargal Sharkey
Feargal Sharkey was another famous face to attend the tournament for day 10. The Northern Irish musician is best known for being the lead vocalist of punk band The Undertones in the 70s, who sang hits including 'Teenage Kicks.' Now, the former rocker is a passionate campaigner for environmental issues, including cleaner waterways. Back in 2019, Feargal was awarded an OBE for services to music.
David Suchet
David Suchet appeared in the Royal Box, with the English actor best know for his role as Agatha Christie's super-sleuth, Hercule Poirot. In 2011's New Year Honours, David was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for 'services to drama.'
Who was in the Royal Box on day nine?
Princess Beatrice
Royalty graced the box for day nine of the tennis tournament, with Princess Beatrice taking a seat. The eldest daughter of Prince Andrew, the King's niece was joined her her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. The couple married in 2020, with the couple sharing two year old daughter Sienna, as well as Beatrice becoming stepmother to Edoardo's son, eight year old Christopher 'Wolfie' Woolf.
Stephen Fry and Lena Dunham
In perhaps one of the more unexpected pairings to be spotted at Wimbledon, British actor Stephen Fry attended alongside Girls creator Lena Dunham. The pair previously worked together on the comedy movie Treasure. Stephen is a regular at Wimbledon, having built a close friendship with King Charles.
Michael McIntyre
Michael McIntyre joined the Royal Box for day nine, appearing to have a grand time sat next to Stephen Fry. Also there with him was his wife, aromatherapist Kitty, who tied the knot with the comedian back in 2003. The couple share two sons together.
Sienna Miller and Oli Green
Alfie star Sienna Miller was joined in the box by her partner, Oli Green - after the couple welcomed their first child together earlier this year. Fans of the duo may recall how 42 year old Sienna and 27 year old Oli garnered attention after appearing at Wimbledon last year, in what was at that point a rare public appearance together. In the past, Sienna has shut down discussions over their age-gap romance - condemning the 'double standards' women face.
Sir Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard - who is best know for hits including 'We Don't Talk Anymore' and 'Devil Woman' appeared at the tennis tournament for day nine. The musician, now 83, has links to the royal family, having been knighted back in 1995. At the time, he was the first rock star to be honoured.
Who was in the Royal Box on day eight?
Sir Lenny Henry
Another Sir to find himself in the box, Sir Lenny Henry appeared in the invite-only box on day eight. The comedian was joined by his wife, Lisa Makin, to enjoy the match. Back in 2015, Sir Lenny was knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to drama and charity. In 2022, he was awarded the National Television Award for Special Recognition - the most prestigious award given out at the TV ceremony.
Nicole Scherzinger
Singer and TV personality Nicole Scherzinger made an unsurprising appearance in the royal box, having been a longtime Wimbledon fan and friend of the Royals. Nicole was one of the many American stars to take to the stage at the King's Coronation, performing a soulful rendition Mulan's of 'Reflection.' This time, it appeared to be a solo day out for Nicole, with her international rugby player fiance, Thom Evans, appearing to be away.
Gareth Bale
Welsh former footballer Gareth Bale appeared in the box, spotted watching his pal Novak Djokovic. Know as one of the best Welsh footballers of all time, Gareth was awarded an MBE in 2022 on the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Who was in the Royal Box on day seven?
Mary Berry
Dame Mary Berry made an appearance on day seven, appearing in the Royal Box with her daughter, Annabel Bosher. In 2021, the former Bake Off judge was made a Dame, saying she was 'proud and honoured.' Indeed, the TV chef has had more than her fair share of brushes with the royals. In 2019's Christmas special, titled A Berry Royal Christmas, Prince William and Kate Middleton appeared in a cameo.
Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault
Salma Hayek made an appearance, with the actor and film producer most famous for her work in Frida, Desperado, and Magic Mike's Last Dance. The 57-year-old star was joined by her husband, 62-year-old French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault. Francois-Henri is the son of billionaire Francois Pinault, and married Salma back in 2009.
Ingrid Oliver and Richard Osman
British comedian Ingrid Oliver appeared alongside author and Pointless presenter Richard Osman. The couple - who have been married since 2022 - are regulars at Wimbledon.
Who was in the Royal Box on day six?
Leah Williamson
As is tradition for the middle Saturday of the tournament, day six saw a long list of sports stars take their seat in the Royal Box. Leah Williamson made an appearance. The Arsenal star and England Lioness capital was given an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2022.
Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was joined by his daughter, Valentina, and his wife, Cristina. Joining the Royal Box, Pep's name was playfully booed as he took his seat.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes (OBE) was another athlete to appear in the Box. The England cricket captain was joined by Joe Root (MBE), who is another former cricket player.
Jessica Ennis
Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill appeared in the Royal Box. Olympic champion and three-times world champion heptathlete, Jessica is one of Great Britain's most successful athletes.
Jayne Torvill
Jayne Torvill looked on from the Royal Box on day six. Awarded an OBE in 2000, Jayne is best known for being a professional ice dancer alongside Christopher Dean. Winning a gold medal in 1984, she now appears as a judge on Dancing On Ice.
Kadeena Cox
Kadeena Cox appeared in the box, best known for her career as a parasport athlete, competing in T38 para-athletics sprint events and C4 para-cycling. The Paralympian competed in Cycling and Athletics at Tokyo 2020, winning two gold medals at the velodrome. Now, she works as a television presenter. The Leeds-born star has a history with the Royal family, appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to athletics, and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to athletics and cycling.
Who was in the Royal Box on day five?
Dustin Hoffman
The Graduate actor Dustin Hoffman appeared in the box alongside his wife, Lisa Hoffman. The American actor is known as one of the key actors in the formation of New Hollywood, with Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, Primetime Emmy Awards under his belt.
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber was joined by his wife, Madeleine Gurdon, to soak up the fifth day of tennis. The composer - who was knighted in 1992 and created an honorary life peer in 1997 - is a legend in the musical theatre world, best know for his musicals Cats, Phantom of the Opera, and Jesus Christ Superstar. He is close friends with King Charles, having composed the anthem for his coronation last year.
Emily Eavis
Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis took her seat in the exclusive invite-only box on the fifth day. Her appearance came just days after yet another successful year at Worthy Park, which saw performances from the likes of Dua Lipa, Shania Twain, Coldplay and SZA.
Marcus Wareing
British chef Marcus Wareing appeared in the Royal Box alongside his wife, Lisa. The Michelin-starred chef is also a regular on the TV screens, with his work including MasterChef: The Professionals and Tales from a Kitchen Garden.
Who was in the Royal Box on day four?
Bear Grylls
Bear Grylls stepped out for day three at Wimbledon, with the 50-year-old adventurer joined by his wife Shara. He's a Royal Box regular, having been invited last year. His ties to the royals are strong: Bear is an Honorary Colonel to the Royal Marines Commandos, was the youngest ever UK scout, and was awarded an OBE in 2019.
Michael and Carole Middleton
Although it's up in the air whether or not Kate Middleton will make an appearance at Wimbledon amid her health battle, her parents stopped off at the Royal Box to enjoy the tennis championships. Carole Middleton and Michael Middleton are parents to Kate, Princess of Wales, as well as Pippa Middleton and James Middleton.
Sebastian Coe
Sports star and four-time Olympic medalist Sebastian Coe stepped into the Royal Box for day four of Wimbledon, joined by his son, Harry Coe. Back in the day, Sebastian set eight world records in middle-distance running.
Who was in the Royal Box on day three?
Maria Sharapova
Former world-number-one tennis player Maria Sharapova and her husband, Alexander Gilkes, appeared in the Wimbledon stands. The Russian star retired from the sport in February 2020.
Theresa May
Former Prime Minister Theresa May and her husband, Philip May attended Wimbledon together. Theresa served as Prime Minister from 2016 to 2019. This isn't her first time in the exclusive Royal Box, either - she attended the games in 2018 during her stint as Prime Minister, sitting next to the Prince and Princess of Wales at the time.
Debby Jevans
Former British tennis player and current sports executive Debby Jevans appeared in the box. The star reached the Wimbledon mixed doubles finals in 1978, alongside her future husband and Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarrett.
The Duchess of Gloucester
Also in the royal box was Birgitte Eva van Deurs Henriksen, otherwise known as the Duchess of Gloucester. The Danish-born member of the British royal family is married to the Duke of Gloucester, who is a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth.
Justin Rose and Kate Phillips
Professional Golfer Justin Rose and his wife, Kate Phillips, appeared in the box. They're regular Royal Box guests, with the 43-year-old sportsperson also attending last year.
Who was in the Royal Box on day two?
Dave Grohl
Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl looked almost unrecognisable as he donned a suit and slicked back his hair for a day out at Wimbledon. The musician was accompanied by his wife, director Jordyn Blum. The couple have been married since 2003, and share two children together - Violet and Harper.
Simon Le Bon
Singer Simon Le Bon appeared in the Wimbledon Royal Box, accompanied by his 29-year-old daughter Tallulah. The 65-year-old is the lead vocalist of Duran Duran, responsible for hits including 'Girls on Film' and 'Hungry Like the Wolf.'
Alastair Campbell
Another well-known face to grace the Royal Box was Alastair Campbell, sat next to communications expert Anisa Missaghi. Former journalist Alistair is best known for his role as strategist and spokesman for Tony Blair and New Labour.
Sir Jackie Stewart
No stranger to the royal family, Sir Jackie Stewart took his seat in the Royal Box to watch the second day of Wimbledon. The Scottish-born former racing driver earned the nickname 'Flying Scot' during his time as a Formula One Driver, competing between 1965 and 1973 - even winning three World Drivers' Championships. Now 85 years old, Sir Jackie was awarded an OBE on 1972.
Who was in the Royal Box on day one?
National treasure Sir David Attenborough appeared in the Royal Box for Wimbledon day one, accompanied by his daughter Susan. A natural historian and broadcaster, David is best known for introducing millions of people around the world to some of Earth's most exciting wildlife. It's no surprise he was awarded a seat in the exclusive Royal Box - his ties with the royal family fun deep, as he was a close friend to the late queen for decades.
David Beckham and his mother, Sandra
If there's one face you can expect to see in the Wimbledon Royal Box, it's David Beckham. The former footballer is close friends with the royal family, having built a relationship with Prince William and worked closely with King Charles on multiple charitable causes. However, it wasn't wife Victoria who joined him in the box. Instead, David took his mother Sandra out for a day at the championships.
Alexander Armstrong
Actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong appeared in the Royal Box, accompanied by his 17-year-old son, Rex Armstrong. Alexander is best known for being the host of the BBC One game show Pointless, as well as being a member of the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller.
Jamie Cullum
Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas
Baroness Floella Benjamin
Who sat in the Royal Box last year?
From the Prince and Princess of Wales with their children, to Hollywood names like Brad Pitt and Daniel Craig, and National Treasures like Mary Berry, Wimbledon 2023 had a huge turnout of well-known names. Outside the Royal Box, too, the celebs flocked to watch the tournament.
What is it like sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon?
Getting the best view in the house – located at the baseline at Centre Court – isn't the only perk that comes with a Royal Box ticket. Lucky invitees are treated to lunch, tea and drinks at the Clubhouse at the end of the day.
The dress code is smart and ladies are politely asked to refrain from wearing hats as they can obscure the vision of those seated behind them.
The Royal Box's chairs have an extra level of padding and comfort, in contrast to the fold-down plastic chairs that regular viewers sit on for hours on end.