One thing is certain when Wimbledon rolls around each year – aside from, y’know, the tennis.
It’s that the crowd at the tournament is inevitably dotted with famous faces, be they Hollywood stars, influencers or icons of the sporting world.
Some are even lucky enough to wind up in the famous Royal Box, sitting in the presence of actual royalty at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
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After seeing the photos, you might have quietly pondered: how, exactly, does a David Beckham or an Olivia Rodrigo end up in the prestigious section when they aren’t a royal?
The hottest ticket in town
The Royal Box, a Wimbledon institution since 1922, is a strictly invite-only section next to the stadium’s Centre Court that sits 74 people, with no tickets available to the public.
As you can guess from the name, members of the British and overseas royal families have an open invitation each year.
However, heads of government, British armed forces, media organisations, tennis stars, commercial partners and, yes, major celebrities also frequent the suite.
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To score a seat, you have to receive a personal invitation from the Chairman of the All England Club – and no, you can’t pay your way in.
The Chairman corresponds with The Championships’ Organising Committee and The Lawn Tennis Association to determine which guests will be invited to sit in the Royal Box each year.
Invitees are announced to the crowd ahead of each match, with the guest list remaining a secret until that moment.
All the big names spotted courtside at Wimbledon
They are also hosted for lunch, tea and drinks at the end of the tournament day at the Clubhouse.
They’re expected to dress in smart attire, meaning a suit or jacket with a tie for men, and a blanket ban on hats for women, as they “tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them”, per the Wimbledon website.
As if Hollywood superstars need any more freebies, guests of the Royal Box also score a special souvenir: a leather amenity bag with the year and Wimbledon logo on the front.
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The bag is filled with luxe branded items including hand cream, sunscreen, mints and Evian face spray.
Obviously, tennis fans love to spot the celebrities in the Royal Box while watching Wimbledon on TV at home, but it’s also a thrill for the players, who can clearly see their famous spectators from the court.
“It’s so special … to have those kind of people in there,” Emma Raducanu said this week.
“It definitely adds a bit of pressure, I guess, if you look up and recognise [them].
“That’s why I try and stay with my eyes on the court as much as possible. Only after, you kind of look up and take it all in, if they’re still there.”
Aussie player Daria Kasatkina echoed this while speaking to Nine after her win against Emiliana Arango.
“It makes the tournament super special, if you’re lucky enough to play on Centre Court, you see these big names right in front of the court,” she said.
“It makes you a little bit tense, but it’s nice.”
Roll call: Stars in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2025
The 2025 tournament is only three days in, but the Royal Box has been heaving with celebrities.
Day 3
Easily the most star-studded day yet, July 2 saw a long list of music and movie stars make the cut.
Sitting pretty in the Royal Box were Olivia Rodrigo, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra, John Cena, Dave Grohl, Dominic Cooper, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann.
Day 2
The second day of Wimbledon was a straight-up Aussie bonanza.
Cate Blanchett was there, along with Russell Crowe, Rebel Wilson and their respective partners, Britney Theriot and Ramona Agruma.
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Day 1
Wimbledon 2025 kicked off in star-studded fashion, with David Beckham, Eddie Redmayne, Ronan Keating and Jason Isaacs enjoying the action on court.
Who needs the action on court when the celebrity spotting is this good…?
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