Every celebrity in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2026
Who is in the Royal Box on Centre Court on Day 12 at Wimbledon?
The men's singles semi-finals are the main attraction at Wimbledon on Day 12, and as ever a packed Royal Box is ready to watch the action on Centre Court.
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Golfer Rory McIlroy and the actor Alex Jennings were among the special guests on Friday, with the crowd ready to watch Britain's Arthur Fery play Alexander Zverev for a place in the final.
Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are playing in the earlier semi, with a place in Sunday's final up for grabs.
Queen Camilla's appearance on Wednesday came a week after Princess Kate was in the Royal Box, meaning The Firm has been well represented at The Championships in 2026.
Princess Anne's son Peter Phillips was another addition on Day 10, and while King Charles was not in attendance, one of the actors who played him in The Crown, Dominic West, was in SW19
With so many famous personalities enjoying Wimbledon, only a few are personally invited by the All England Club Chair, Deborah Jevans, to enjoy the Royal Box itself.
On day eight, Roger Federer was pictured all alone, with the tennis great staying on for the duration of Centre Court action - even as other celebrities left.
So who has been in the Royal Box so far in 2026? And which celebrity is taking their seats today? Here's everything we know.
Who is sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon?
Day 12
Anna Wintour
Former editor-in-chief of Vogue Anna Wintour brought some fashion to the Royal Box on Day 12.
Sachin Tendulkar
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was joined by his wife Anjali in the Royal Box.
Hugh Laurie
The actor Hugh Laurie was another guest on the green benches and was seen sat next to Sachin Tendulkar.
Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool footballer Virgil van Dijk was joined by his wife Rike, having now come back from the World Cup following the Netherlands' exit.
Rory McIlroy
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy wore his green Masters winner's jacket to the Royal Box for Day 12.
He has been married to Erica Stoll since 2019, having previously dated Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.
Alex Jennings
Actor Alex Jennings was in the box for Day 11, alongside his wife Lesley Moors.
He is best known for Mr Bates vs The Post Office and The Queen.
Day 11
Gabby and Kenny Logan
The sports power couple was watching from the Royal Box.
Former rugby player Kenny was sat next to sports presenter Gabby on Centre Court omn Thursday.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Indian film star Priyanka Chopra Jonas was courtside for the occasion.
Star of Bollywood and western films, the 43-year-old has been married to Nick Jonas since 2018.
Lily James
Another actress in the Royal Box is Lily James, a star in Downton Abbey, Fast Girls, Yesterday, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and many others.
Day 10
Queen Camilla
Queen Camilla was one of the special guests in the box on Day 10, a genuine Royal for the area, no less.
She was seen wearing a turquoise dress and was joined by her sister, Annabel Elliott.
Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning was another Royal Box guest on Day 10.
The star of A Complete Unknown, Sentimental Value, and Maleficent could be seen enjoying the action.
Alastair Campbell
The former spin doctor of the Tony Blair years was watching a different kind of spin on Centre Court.
Campbell hosts the podcast The Rest is Politics alongside Rory Stewart (not present) these days.
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling
Another Royal in the box is Peter Phillips, the businessman son of Princess Anne and her first husband, Mark Phillips.
Harriet Sperling is his second wife and the pair got married earlier this year.
Dominic West
King Charles was not in the Royal Box, but one of the actors who played him in The Crown was - so maybe the next best thing?
West, 56, has also starred in The Wire, 300, Mona Lisa Smile, and Tomb Raider.
Lewis Moody
Former rugby pro Lewis Moody was seen enjoying a less rough and tumble sport alongside his wife Annie.
The 2003 World Cup winner has recently disclosed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Sir David Suchet
Poirot actor Sir David Suchet was courtside with his wife Sheila Ferris.
The pair are celebrating 50 years of marriage this year.
Jason Isaacs
Another actor, Jason Isaacs, is best known for roles in Harry Potter, Armageddon and, more recently, The White Lotus.
The 63-year-old is a big tennis fan and was also at Wimbledon last year.
Day 9
Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife, the theatre director Sophie Hunter, were together in the Royal Box.
Judy Murray
Judy Murray is best known as the mother of British Grand Slam winners Andy and Jamie Murray, but did play herself in the early 1980s when she was in her twenties.
Anthony Scaramucci
Anthony Scaramucci, the former White House director of communications, was in the Royal Box on Tuesday, joined by the British journalist Katty Kay.
Day 8
Roger Federer
Federer, 44, won a record eight men's singles titles, from 2003 to 2017, and called time on his career in 2022.
These days, the Swiss is still involved in the tennis scene as well as philanthropy.
Andrea 'Kimi' Antonelli
Antonelli had a British grand prix to forget but is still leading the World Driver's Championship.
The Italian teenager didn't look look too unhappy on Centre Court on Monday as he took in the tennis.
Alessia Russo
The Lionesses have been representing en masse with Lauren James, Alex Greenwood, Ella Toone, Michelle Agyemang and Keira Walsh all seen over the weekend, while captain Leah Williamson was at Wimbledon last week.
On Monday, it was the turn of Alessia Russo, goalscorer-in-chief for England and Arsenal.
Lenny Henry
The comedian and actor Lenny Henry was in the Royal Box on Monday, donning a brown suit and cream shirt for the occasion.
Billie Jean King
One of the greats of the women's game was back at Centre Court on Monday.
King won six Wimbledon singles titles between 1966 and 1975, and 10 doubles titles from 1961 to 1979.
James Norton
Actor James Norton, 40, star of many a TV drama, was a special guest on the court side.
He is one of many names linked to being a potential next James Bond actor.
Carole Middleton and Pippa Matthews
The mother and sister of the Princess of Wales were among the guests inside the Royal Box.
Carole Middleton and Pippa Matthews were around on Monday, but were not there with Kate when she attended last week.
Day 7
Jonathan Edwards and Paula Radcliffe
The athletics legends and both world record setters were side by side in the Royal Box on Sunday.
Edwards's triple jump world record still stands more than 30 years on, while Radcliffe was world champion for the women's marathon in 2005.
Dame Kelly Holmes was also present to complete a strong athletics line-up on Day Seven.
Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Biggar and Danny Care
Taking up a little more room than average in the Royal Box were rugby greats Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Biggar and Danny Care.
Sam Torrance and Charley Hull
Continuing a sporting theme, golfers Sam Torrance and Charley Hull were representing their sport.
Ian Baker-Finch was another golf player to be spotted in the Royal Box.
Sir Geoff Hurst
The football legend is the only member of England's World Cup 1966 winning team to still be alive.
Michael Carrick and Graeme Souness were other ex pros spotted around the grounds on Sunday.
Sue Barker
A former Grand Slam champion, Barker is fondly remembered for presenting Wimbledon for years.
Day 6
Marco Van Basten and Phil Foden
One football all-time great and a current player sat side-by-side.
Foden was denied a place in England's World Cup squad. Van Basten was a legend for Ajax, Milan and the Netherlands, and also a coach of his country after his retirement.
Sir Gareth Southgate
Sir Gareth is not managing England at this World Cup, having left the national team after Euro 2024.
He could be spotted in the Royal Box on Saturday, alongside his wife Alison.
Alex Greenwood, Ella Toone, Michelle Agyemang and Keira Walsh
Lioness team mates Alex Greenwood, Ella Toone, Michelle Agyemang and Keira Walsh were sat together in the Royal Box. Their team mate Leah Williamson had been a guest on a previous day.
Bob and Mike Bryan
The legendary doubles brothers were among the former players to be enjoying the action from the Royal Box on Day Six. Bob and Mike Bryan won 16 and 18 men's doubles grand slam titles respectively - most of which were won together. They also won a host of mixed doubles titles.
Day 5
Pep Guardiola
The former Manchester City manager was soaking in a different sport to his usual inside the Royal Box.
Guardiola left the club at the end of the 2025/26 season to seek pastures new and has not yet confirmed where he will manage next.
Ben Stokes
Having, this week, retired from international cricket as England's captain, Stokes is now enjoying life watching, rather than playing sport.
Leah Williamson
Leah Williamson was also spotted alongside her father, David, in the Royal Box.
The England women's football captain has previously been seen enjoying the tennis in her off-season.
Jessica Ennis-Hill
Jessica Ennis-Hill was in the Royal Box one day after another Olympic heptathlon champion, Denise Lewis.
Joe Root
Root was representing the England cricket contingent alongside his former teammate Ben Stokes.
Laura Kenny
The multiple-time track cycling champion was another sporting great to be enjoying the day out.
Chris Hoy
Another cycling great, Chris Hoy was seen enjoying the Wimbledon action once more, having been in previous years,
Day 4
Princess Kate
Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, was a legitimate Royal for the Box - and also a patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club - so it was only right that she was given a place on the Centre Court.
Kate told two tennis fans to “have a great time” as she handed them a ticket on Thursday morning, and was also spotted chatting with fans and taking selfies with fans.
Last year, she presented the men’s trophy to world number one Jannik Sinner.
Andy Murray and Anne Keothavong
Sitting either side of the Princess was Anne Keothavong, a former British No 1 woman and captain for the Great Britain Fed Cup team, and Andy Murray, the two-time Wimbledon men's champion.
Cliff Richard
He once sang for fans during a rained off Wimbledon afternoon, but the musician was happy enough just to watch the tennis on Day Four in 2026 - the sun probably had something to do with it!
Ellie Goulding
The singer was alongside her partner, the actor Beau Minniear, in the Royal Box. The couple welcomed a baby daughter together in March.
Lucy Bronze and Ona Batlle
The England footballer Bronze was spotted alongside her Spanish girlfriend and fellow footballer Ona Batlle.
Nick Clegg
The former deputy prime minister was another guest and attended with his wife Miriam González Durántez.
Denise Lewis
A master of seven athletics events, Lewis never played tennis - but the former heptathlete was keen to watch.
Dan Snow
The presenter was pictured courtside for this one, with his wife Lady Edwina Grosvenor.
Day 3
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll
Wimbledon 2026 is attracting some of the biggest sports stars this year including Golf champion Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica.
Frankie Bridge
Her bandmate Mollie King was at Wimbledon on day two and now Frankie has joined the Royal Box guest list for some tennis fun.
Sir Trevor McDonald
A true fan of Wimbledon, news broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald took his place in the Royal Box on day three.
Richard E. Grant
Actor Richard wasn't going to miss an opportunity to spend some quality time with his daughter Olivia at Wimbledon.
Ruth Langsford
Heading to Wimbledon 2026 for the day was TV presenter Ruth and who was joined by pal and Dragon's Den star Sara Davies. They co-ordinated in matching green ensembles.
Day 2
Richard Osman and wife Ingrid Oliver
Author Richard and his wife Ingrid enjoyed a day in the Wimbledon stands as they were spotted laughing and delving into the tournament programme for the day.
Mollie King and Stuart Broad
Another celebrity couple in the Royal Box were The Saturdays singer Mollie and her former cricket player fiancé Stuart Broad.
The pair co-ordinated beautifully in cream suits as they laughed and joked with friends either side of them.
Fiona Shaw
Famous for her roles in Harry Potter and Killing Eve, Fiona took a break from acting to attend Wimbledon's Royal Box on day two. She attended with her wife.
Celia Imrie
The Thursday Murder Club actress Celia also graced Wimbledon's Royal Box and was seen enjoying the company of Fiona and her wife Sonali.
Patrick McEnroe
A former professional tennis player from America, Patrick was of course enjoying all the Centre Court action.
Day 1
David Beckham
Flying straight back from America after watching the World Cup, David couldn't resist taking up his front row seat at the tennis tournament.
He enjoyed Wimbledon's Royal Box alongside his mum and the Chair of The All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Katherine Jenkins
Sat right behind David, in perhaps one of the most awkward seating arrangements following their complicated history, Katherine was joined by husband Andrew Levitas.
Ronan Keating and wife Storm Keating
Ronan and Storm enjoyed all the Centre Court action on day 1 of Wimbledon from the very comfortable position of the Royal Box.
Mary Berry
Mary is a regular celebrity face at Wimbledon and for 2026 she was in attendance on day one.
Tess Daly
Joined by friend Gayle Lawton, these two enjoyed front row action at Wimbledon 2026.