All of the celebrities in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day one
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Wimbledon has started and the Royal Box is filled with famous guests such as athletes, actors, and TV personalities.
Emma Raducanu and the current men's champion Carlos Alcaraz were the main attractions on the first day of the All England Club. Andy Murray, who had surgery to remove a spinal cyst before the tournament, will announce tonight if he will compete in singles matches.
The thirty-seven-year-old expressed his desire to experience the excitement of playing on Centre Court one final time and to have a sense of completion before retiring from his career.
Up in the area where people are gathered together, fans can look forward to seeing some well-known people during the upcoming two weeks. Every year, the Royal Box is a center of attention for celebrity sightings, like when popular American singer Ariana Grande caused excitement among her followers last year by attending the men’s singles final without her wedding ring. The final game last year drew in a crowd of famous personalities including 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, located in the best spot to watch the games at Centre Court, has been used for hosting friends and guests of Wimbledon since 1922. It has 74 special 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 also make recommendations. Familiar faces like David Beckham and his mother Sandra are regular attendees, while new celebrities and actors join the Wimbledon scene each year.
Discover which famous people are sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today, listed below:
Sir David Attenborough and his daughter Susan are both passionate about wildlife conservation. They have dedicated their lives to protecting the environment and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our natural world. They have traveled to some of the most remote and endangered areas of the planet in order to document and study the incredible diversity of species that inhabit our Earth. Their work has inspired countless people to take action and make a difference in the fight against climate change and habitat destruction. Through their documentaries and advocacy efforts, Sir David and Susan Attenborough continue to make a positive impact on the world and inspire others to join them in their mission to protect our planet for future generations.
The 98-year-old host of the show Planet Earth and his daughter Susan have a habit of going to the games together every year.
Alexander Armstrong And Son Rex
The TV host is sitting in the audience with his son, Rex, on the first day of the Wimbledon tournament.
David Beckham And His Mom, Sandra
The ex-football player from England always takes his mom, Sandra, to the tennis tournaments every year.
Floella Benjamin And Keith Taylor: A Power Couple
The actor and host, famous for kids' shows like Play School, will be observing from the Royal Box today.
Jamie Cullum, a popular jazz musician from the UK, will be tuning in to watch Emma Raducanu compete against Renata Zarazua from Mexico. Raducanu is a rising tennis star making waves in the sports world.
Katherine Jenkins With Husband Andrew
The traditional Welsh vocalist and her partner, musician Andrew Levitas,
The performer gained popularity for their role in the movie based on Sally Rooney's book Conversations with Friends and for their portrayal of the wealthy character Venetia Catton in the movie Saltburn, directed by Emerald Fennell.
